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Chrysocolla
Chrysocolla

Chrysoberyl
Chrysoberyl



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Chrysocolla and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.00-2.453.69-3.81
1 7.18
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Fracture

Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

none
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}

Mohs Hardness

2-48.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
BeAl 2 O 4

Chrysocolla and Chrysoberyl Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysocolla and Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
  • Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl 2 O 4

Chrysocolla and Chrysoberyl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysocolla and Chrysoberyl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysocolla and Chrysoberyl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysocolla is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Chrysoberyl is 3.69-3.81.