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Chrysocolla and Brucite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Sectile
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.00-2.45
2.39
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Irregular
1.6 Cleavage
none
Perfect on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-4
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Chrysocolla and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysocolla and Brucite 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 Brucite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
  • Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Chrysocolla and Brucite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysocolla and Brucite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysocolla and Brucite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysocolla is 2.39 whereas that of Brucite is 2.39.