Calcite and Chrysocolla Physical Properties

Calcite

Chrysocolla

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.67-2.73

2.00-2.45

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55

none

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-4

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

Calcite and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Calcite 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 Calcite and Chrysocolla chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

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Calcite and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

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