Chrysocolla and Fluorite Physical Properties

Chrysocolla

Fluorite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid

Durability

Specific Gravity

2.00-2.453.00-3.25

1 7.18

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Fracture

Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

none

Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}

Mohs Hardness

2-44

2 10

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Chemical Composition

Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

CaF₂

Chrysocolla and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysocolla and Fluorite 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 Fluorite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄
Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF₂

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Chrysocolla and Fluorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysocolla and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysocolla and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysocolla is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.