Chrysocolla and Aragonite Physical Properties

Chrysocolla

Aragonite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

Dilute acid

Durability

Specific Gravity

2.00-2.452.93-2.96

1 7.18

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Fracture

Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal

Subconchoidal, Conchoidal

Cleavage

none

Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}

Mohs Hardness

2-43.5-4

2 10

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Chemical Composition

Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

CaCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , 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 OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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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.