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Chrysocolla and Chrysoprase Physical Properties


Chrysoprase and Chrysocolla Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.00-2.45  
2.58-2.64  

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
none  
None  

Mohs Hardness
2-4  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4  
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )  

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Chrysocolla and Chrysoprase Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysocolla and Chrysoprase 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 Chrysoprase chemical formula.

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Chrysocolla and Chrysoprase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysocolla and Chrysoprase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysocolla and Chrysoprase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysocolla is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Chrysoprase is 2.58-2.64.

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