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Chrysocolla and Aragonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Dilute acid
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.00-2.45
2.93-2.96
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
none
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-4
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chrysocolla and Aragonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysocolla and Aragonite 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 Aragonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
  • Chemical formula of Aragonite- CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chrysocolla and Aragonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysocolla and Aragonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysocolla and Aragonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysocolla is 2.93-2.96 whereas that of Aragonite is 2.93-2.96.