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Brazilianite and Chrysocolla Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.98-2.99
2.00-2.45
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Gems
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
(010) Distinct to good
none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5
2-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4

Brazilianite and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Brazilianite 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 Brazilianite and Chrysocolla chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Brazilianite- NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4

Brazilianite and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

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