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Chrysocolla and Gahnospinel 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
2.00-2.453.65-4.55
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
none
None, but may exhibit slight parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-47.5-8
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Chrysocolla and Gahnospinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysocolla and Gahnospinel 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 Gahnospinel chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
  • Chemical formula of Gahnospinel- (Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Chrysocolla and Gahnospinel Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysocolla and Gahnospinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysocolla and Gahnospinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysocolla is 3.65-4.55 whereas that of Gahnospinel is 3.65-4.55.