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Californite and Chrysocolla Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.32-3.47
2.00-2.45
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
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2-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4

Californite and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Californite 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 Californite and Chrysocolla chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Californite- Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4

Californite and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

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