Analcime and Chrysocolla Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.24-2.29
2.00-2.45
Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Cleavage
Very poor [100]
none
Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
Analcime and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula
While comparing Analcime 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 Analcime and Chrysocolla chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Analcime- NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
Analcime and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Analcime and Chrysocolla Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Analcime and Chrysocolla Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Analcime is 2.00-2.45 whereas that of Chrysocolla is 2.00-2.45.