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Chrysocolla
Chrysocolla

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Chrysocolla and Emerald Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Hard
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.00-2.452.67-2.78
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
none
Imperfect on the [0001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-47.5-8
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
Be3Al2SiO6

Chrysocolla and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysocolla and Emerald 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 Emerald chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
  • Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6

Chrysocolla and Emerald Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysocolla and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysocolla and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysocolla is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.