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Amethyst and Chrysocolla Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
insoluble in common solvents
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.652.00-2.45
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
72-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4

Amethyst and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Amethyst and Chrysocolla physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Amethyst and Chrysocolla chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4

Amethyst and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amethyst and Chrysocolla Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amethyst and Chrysocolla Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amethyst is 2.00-2.45 whereas that of Chrysocolla is 2.00-2.45.