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Chrysocolla and Achroite Physical Properties


Achroite and Chrysocolla Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.00-2.45  
2.90-3.40  

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
none  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
2-4  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4  
Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.  

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Chrysocolla and Achroite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysocolla and Achroite 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 Chrysocolla and Achroite chemical formula.

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Chrysocolla and Achroite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysocolla and Achroite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysocolla and Achroite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysocolla is 2.90-3.40 whereas that of Achroite is 2.90-3.40.

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