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Chrysocolla and Calcite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.00-2.45
2.67-2.73
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
none
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-4
3
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chrysocolla and Calcite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysocolla and Calcite 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 Calcite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
  • Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chrysocolla and Calcite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysocolla and Calcite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysocolla and Calcite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysocolla is 2.67-2.73 whereas that of Calcite is 2.67-2.73.

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