Chrysocolla and Friedelite Physical Properties

Chrysocolla and Friedelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysocolla and Friedelite 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 Friedelite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄
• Chemical formula of Friedelite- Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chrysocolla and Friedelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysocolla and Friedelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysocolla and Friedelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysocolla is 3.06-3.19 whereas that of Friedelite is 3.06-3.19.