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Chrysocolla and Clinohedrite Physical Properties


Clinohedrite and Chrysocolla Physical Properties


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)   

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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.

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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.

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