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Chrysocolla
Chrysocolla

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Chrysocolla and Coral Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.00-2.452.60-2.70
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Irregular, Irregular, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
none
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-43-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chrysocolla and Coral Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysocolla and Coral 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 Coral chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
  • Chemical formula of Coral- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chrysocolla and Coral Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysocolla and Coral Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysocolla and Coral Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysocolla is 2.60-2.70 whereas that of Coral is 2.60-2.70.