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Chrysocolla and Ceylonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
none
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.00-2.45
3.63-3.9
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
none
Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-4
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Chrysocolla and Ceylonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysocolla and Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
  • Chemical formula of Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Chrysocolla and Ceylonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysocolla and Ceylonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysocolla and Ceylonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysocolla is 3.63-3.9 whereas that of Ceylonite is 3.63-3.9.

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