Chiastolite and Chrysocolla Physical Properties

Chiastolite

Chrysocolla

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.00-3.152.00-2.45

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

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none

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.52-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

Chiastolite and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Chiastolite 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 Chiastolite and Chrysocolla chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chiastolite- Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

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Chiastolite and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

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