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Aragonite and Chrysocolla Physical Properties


Chrysocolla and Aragonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Dilute acid  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.93-2.96  
2.00-2.45  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal  
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}  
none  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
2-4  

Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4  

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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.

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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.

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