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Chrysocolla and Ceylonite Physical Properties


Ceylonite and Chrysocolla Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
none   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.00-2.45   
3.63-3.9   

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
none   
Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
2-4   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4   
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references   

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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.

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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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