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Chrysocolla and Chlorapatite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.00-2.453.17-3.18
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
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1.6 Cleavage
none
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-4Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Chrysocolla and Chlorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysocolla and Chlorapatite 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 Chlorapatite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
  • Chemical formula of Chlorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Chrysocolla and Chlorapatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysocolla and Chlorapatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysocolla and Chlorapatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysocolla is 3.17-3.18 whereas that of Chlorapatite is 3.17-3.18.