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Chrysocolla and Ettringite Physical Properties


Ettringite and Chrysocolla Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Partially soluble in water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.00-2.45   
1.77   

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
Not Available   

Cleavage
none   
Perfect on {10 1 0}   

Mohs Hardness
2-4   
2-2.5   

Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4   
Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Chrysocolla and Ettringite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysocolla and Ettringite 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 Ettringite chemical formula.

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Chrysocolla and Ettringite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysocolla and Ettringite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysocolla and Ettringite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysocolla is 1.77 whereas that of Ettringite is 1.77.

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