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Chrysocolla and Alunite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.00-2.45
2.6-2.9
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
none
On {0001}, perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-4
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6

Chrysocolla and Alunite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysocolla and Alunite 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 Alunite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
  • Chemical formula of Alunite- KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6

Chrysocolla and Alunite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysocolla and Alunite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysocolla and Alunite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysocolla is 2.6-2.9 whereas that of Alunite is 2.6-2.9.