Chrysocolla and Chrysotile Physical Properties

Chrysocolla

Chrysotile

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.00-2.452.51-2.63

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

none

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-42.5-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Chrysocolla and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysocolla and Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄
Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Chrysocolla and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysocolla and Chrysotile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysocolla and Chrysotile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysocolla is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Chrysotile is 2.51-2.63.