×

Chrysocolla
Chrysocolla

Chlorite group
Chlorite group



ADD
Compare
X
Chrysocolla
X
Chlorite group

Chrysocolla and Chlorite group 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
2.00-2.452.6-3.3
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Lamellar
1.6 Cleavage
none
Perfect 001
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-42-2.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
Not Available

Chrysocolla and Chlorite group Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysocolla and Chlorite group 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 Chlorite group chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
  • >

Chrysocolla and Chlorite group Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysocolla and Chlorite group Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysocolla and Chlorite group Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysocolla is 2.6-3.3 whereas that of Chlorite group is 2.6-3.3.