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Chrysocolla and Chrome-Chalcedony 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
2.00-2.45
2.55-2.70
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
2-4
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Chrysocolla and Chrome-Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysocolla and Chrome-Chalcedony 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 Chrome-Chalcedony chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
  • Chemical formula of Chrome-Chalcedony- SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Chrysocolla and Chrome-Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysocolla and Chrome-Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysocolla and Chrome-Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysocolla is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chrome-Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.

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