Aquamarine and Chrysocolla Physical Properties

Aquamarine

Chrysocolla

Add ⊕

1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.66-2.802.00-2.45

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

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

1.6 Cleavage

3,1 basal

none

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-82-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

Aquamarine and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine 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 Aquamarine and Chrysocolla chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be₃Al₂SiO₆
Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

Compare Gems for Aquarius

Aquamarine Vs Turquoise

Aquamarine Vs Moldavite

Aquamarine Vs Angelite

Aquamarine and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

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