Aragonite and Chrysocolla Physical Properties
Solubility
Dilute acid
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.93-2.96
2.00-2.45
Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Cleavage
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
none
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
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.