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Chrysocolla
Chrysocolla

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Chrysocolla and Amber Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.00-2.451.05-1.10
Achroite
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
none
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-42-2.5
Adamite
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
[C,H,O]

Chrysocolla and Amber Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysocolla and Amber 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 Amber chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
  • Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]

Chrysocolla and Amber Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysocolla and Amber Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysocolla and Amber Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysocolla is 1.05-1.10 whereas that of Amber is 1.05-1.10.