Chrysocolla and Cryolite Physical Properties

Chrysocolla

Cryolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.00-2.452.97

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

none

None observed

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-42.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chrysocolla and Cryolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysocolla and Cryolite 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 Cryolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄
Chemical formula of Cryolite- Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Chrysocolla and Cryolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysocolla and Cryolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysocolla and Cryolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysocolla is 2.97 whereas that of Cryolite is 2.97.