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Boracite and Chrysocolla Physical Properties


Chrysocolla and Boracite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.95-2.96  
2.00-2.45  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
none  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
2-4  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4  

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Boracite and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Boracite 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 Boracite and Chrysocolla chemical formula.

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Boracite and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

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

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