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Chrysocolla
Chrysocolla

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Chrysocolla and Dumortierite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.00-2.453.26-3.41
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
none
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-47-8.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
AlAl6O3BSi3O18

Chrysocolla and Dumortierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysocolla and Dumortierite 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 Dumortierite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
  • Chemical formula of Dumortierite- AlAl6O3BSi3O18

Chrysocolla and Dumortierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysocolla and Dumortierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysocolla and Dumortierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysocolla is 3.26-3.41 whereas that of Dumortierite is 3.26-3.41.