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Chrysocolla and Cymophane Physical Properties


Cymophane 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   
3.69-3.81   

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
Not Available   

Cleavage
none   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
2-4   
8.5   

Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4   
BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Chrysocolla and Cymophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysocolla and Cymophane 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 Cymophane chemical formula.

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Chrysocolla and Cymophane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysocolla and Cymophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysocolla and Cymophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysocolla is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Cymophane is 3.69-3.81.

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