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Chrysocolla and Dolomite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Poorly soluble in dilute HCl
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.00-2.45
2.80-2.95
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
none
Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-4
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chrysocolla and Dolomite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysocolla and Dolomite 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 Dolomite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
  • Chemical formula of Dolomite- CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chrysocolla and Dolomite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysocolla and Dolomite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysocolla and Dolomite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysocolla is 2.80-2.95 whereas that of Dolomite is 2.80-2.95.