Chrysocolla and Clinohedrite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.00-2.45
  
3.28-3.335
  
Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
none
  
{010} Perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
2-4
  
5.5
  
Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
  
CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Chrysocolla and Clinohedrite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chrysocolla and Clinohedrite 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 Clinohedrite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
- Chemical formula of Clinohedrite- CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chrysocolla and Clinohedrite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysocolla and Clinohedrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysocolla and Clinohedrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysocolla is 3.28-3.335 whereas that of Clinohedrite is 3.28-3.335.