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Chrysocolla and Diaspore Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
Brittle
-
-
2.00-2.45
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
none
2-4
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
 
Very brittle
insoluble
-
3.30-3.40
Conchoidal
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
6.5-7
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Chrysocolla and Diaspore Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysocolla and Diaspore 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 Diaspore chemical formula.

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Chrysocolla and Diaspore Specific Gravity

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