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Chrysocolla
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Chrysocolla and Fibrolite 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
2.00-2.453.14-3.25
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
none
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-46-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Chrysocolla and Fibrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysocolla and Fibrolite 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 Fibrolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
  • Chemical formula of Fibrolite- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Chrysocolla and Fibrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysocolla and Fibrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysocolla and Fibrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysocolla is 3.14-3.25 whereas that of Fibrolite is 3.14-3.25.