Aragonite and Chrysocolla Physical Properties

Aragonite

Chrysocolla

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

Dilute acid

Durability

Specific Gravity

2.93-2.962.00-2.45

1 7.18

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Fracture

Subconchoidal, Conchoidal

Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal

Cleavage

Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}

none

Mohs Hardness

3.5-42-4

2 10

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Chemical Composition

CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

Aragonite and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Aragonite 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 Aragonite and Chrysocolla chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Aragonite- CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

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Aragonite and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

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