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Ceylonite and Chrysocolla Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
none
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.63-3.92.00-2.45
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct
none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-82-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4

Ceylonite and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite and Chrysocolla chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4

Ceylonite and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

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