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Chrysocolla
Chrysocolla

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Chrysocolla and Dioptase Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.00-2.453.25-3.35
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
none
Perfect in three directions
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-45
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chrysocolla and Dioptase Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysocolla and Dioptase 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 Dioptase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
  • Chemical formula of Dioptase- CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chrysocolla and Dioptase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysocolla and Dioptase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysocolla and Dioptase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysocolla is 3.25-3.35 whereas that of Dioptase is 3.25-3.35.