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Chalcedony and Chrysocolla Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
2.00-2.45
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
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

Chalcedony and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony and Chrysocolla chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4

Chalcedony and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

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