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Chrysocolla and Cerussite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.00-2.45
6.46-6.57
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
none
Good [110] and [021]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-4
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
PbCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chrysocolla and Cerussite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysocolla and Cerussite 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 Cerussite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
  • Chemical formula of Cerussite- PbCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chrysocolla and Cerussite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysocolla and Cerussite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysocolla and Cerussite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysocolla is 6.46-6.57 whereas that of Cerussite is 6.46-6.57.