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Chrysocolla and Diamond Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.00-2.45
3.50-3.53
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
none
111 (perfect in four directions)
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-4
10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
C

Chrysocolla and Diamond Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysocolla and Diamond 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 Diamond chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
  • Chemical formula of Diamond- C

Chrysocolla and Diamond Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysocolla and Diamond Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysocolla and Diamond Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysocolla is 3.50-3.53 whereas that of Diamond is 3.50-3.53.

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