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Chrome-Chalcedony and Chrysocolla Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
2.00-2.45
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
6.5-7
2-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4

Chrome-Chalcedony and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome-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 Chrome-Chalcedony and Chrysocolla chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrome-Chalcedony- SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4

Chrome-Chalcedony and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

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

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