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Bertrandite and Chrysocolla Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.59-2.602.00-2.45
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {110} Distinct, {101} Distinct
none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-72-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4

Bertrandite and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Bertrandite 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 Bertrandite and Chrysocolla chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bertrandite- Be 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4

Bertrandite and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

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