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Chrysocolla and Bytownite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.00-2.45
2.72-2.75
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
none
Perfect on [001], good on [010], imperfect on [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-4
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Chrysocolla and Bytownite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysocolla and Bytownite 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 Bytownite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
  • Chemical formula of Bytownite- Ca(70-90%)Na(30-10%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Chrysocolla and Bytownite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysocolla and Bytownite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysocolla and Bytownite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysocolla is 2.72-2.75 whereas that of Bytownite is 2.72-2.75.