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Chrysocolla and Chondrodite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.00-2.453.10-3.20
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
none
Poor to good on (001)
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-46-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chrysocolla and Chondrodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysocolla and Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
  • Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chrysocolla and Chondrodite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysocolla and Chondrodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysocolla and Chondrodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysocolla is 3.10-3.20 whereas that of Chondrodite is 3.10-3.20.