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Chrysocolla and Cancrinite 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
2.42-2.52
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Irregular/uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
none
Perfect on {10 1 0}, poor on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-4
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
Na 2Ca 2Al 6Si 6O 24(CO 3) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Chrysocolla and Cancrinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysocolla and Cancrinite 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 Cancrinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
  • Chemical formula of Cancrinite- Na 2Ca 2Al 6Si 6O 24(CO 3) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Chrysocolla and Cancrinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysocolla and Cancrinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysocolla and Cancrinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysocolla is 2.42-2.52 whereas that of Cancrinite is 2.42-2.52.