Chrysocolla and Forsterite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.00-2.45
3.23-3.26
Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
none
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}
Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
Mg 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chrysocolla and Forsterite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chrysocolla and Forsterite 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 Forsterite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
- Chemical formula of Forsterite- Mg 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chrysocolla and Forsterite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysocolla and Forsterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysocolla and Forsterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysocolla is 3.23-3.26 whereas that of Forsterite is 3.23-3.26.