Carnelian and Chrysocolla Physical Properties

Carnelian

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

2.58-2.64

2.00-2.45

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

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

1.6 Cleavage

Absent

none

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7

2-4

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

Carnelian and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnelian 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 Carnelian and Chrysocolla chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

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Carnelian and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

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