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Chrysocolla
Chrysocolla

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Chrysocolla and Carnelian Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.00-2.452.58-2.64
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
none
Absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-46.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
SiO2

Chrysocolla and Carnelian Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysocolla and Carnelian 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 Carnelian chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
  • Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO2

Chrysocolla and Carnelian Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysocolla and Carnelian Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysocolla and Carnelian Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysocolla is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Carnelian is 2.58-2.64.