Ammolite and Chrysocolla Physical Properties

Ammolite

Chrysocolla

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.75-2.802.00-2.45

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Granular

Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

no true cleavage

none

1.7 Mohs Hardness

42-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

Ammolite and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Ammolite 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 Ammolite and Chrysocolla chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

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Ammolite and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

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