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Chrysocolla and Erythrite Physical Properties


Erythrite and Chrysocolla Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Sectile  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.00-2.45  
3.06  

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal  
Sectile  

Cleavage
none  
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.  

Mohs Hardness
2-4  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4  
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)  

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Chrysocolla and Erythrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysocolla and Erythrite 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 Erythrite chemical formula.

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Chrysocolla and Erythrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysocolla and Erythrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysocolla and Erythrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysocolla is 3.06 whereas that of Erythrite is 3.06.

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