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Chrysocolla and Copper Physical Properties


Copper 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   
Not Available   

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
Hackly Jagged, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).   

Cleavage
none   
None   

Mohs Hardness
2-4   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4   
Cu   

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Chrysocolla and Copper Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysocolla and Copper 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 Copper chemical formula.

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Chrysocolla and Copper Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysocolla and Copper Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysocolla and Copper Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysocolla is Not Available whereas that of Copper is Not Available.

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