Chrome Pyrope and Chrysocolla Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.62-3.80
  
2.00-2.45
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
none
  
Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
  
2-4
  
Chemical Composition
Mg 3(Al,Cr) 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
  
Chrome Pyrope and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula
While comparing Chrome Pyrope 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 Pyrope and Chrysocolla chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chrome Pyrope- Mg 3(Al,Cr) 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
- Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
Chrome Pyrope and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome Pyrope and Chrysocolla Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome Pyrope and Chrysocolla Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome Pyrope is 2.00-2.45 whereas that of Chrysocolla is 2.00-2.45.