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Chrysocolla and Aquamarine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.00-2.45
2.66-2.80
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
none
3,1 basal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-4
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
Be3Al2SiO6

Chrysocolla and Aquamarine Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysocolla and Aquamarine 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 Aquamarine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
  • Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be3Al2SiO6

Chrysocolla and Aquamarine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysocolla and Aquamarine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysocolla and Aquamarine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysocolla is 2.66-2.80 whereas that of Aquamarine is 2.66-2.80.

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