Canadian Ammolite and Chrysocolla Physical Properties

Canadian Ammolite

Chrysocolla

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.00-2.45

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

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

1.6 Cleavage

None

none

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-4.52-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

Canadian Ammolite and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Canadian Ammolite 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 Canadian Ammolite and Chrysocolla chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Canadian Ammolite- Pt
Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

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Canadian Ammolite and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

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