Chrysocolla and Dolomite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Poorly soluble in dilute HCl
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.00-2.45
2.80-2.95
Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
none
Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage
Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , 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 OâDonoghue , 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.