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Chrysocolla and Chrome Pyrope Physical Properties


Chrome Pyrope and Chrysocolla Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.00-2.45  
3.62-3.80  

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
none  
None  

Mohs Hardness
2-4  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4  
Mg 3(Al,Cr) 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  

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Chrysocolla and Chrome Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysocolla and Chrome Pyrope 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 Pyrope chemical formula.

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Chrysocolla and Chrome Pyrope Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysocolla and Chrome Pyrope Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysocolla and Chrome Pyrope Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysocolla is 3.62-3.80 whereas that of Chrome Pyrope is 3.62-3.80.

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