Chrysocolla and Garnet Physical Properties

Chrysocolla

Garnet

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.00-2.453.55-4.33

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

Conchoidal, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

none

Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-46.5-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

Chrysocolla and Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysocolla and Garnet 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 Garnet chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄
Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

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Chrysocolla and Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysocolla and Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysocolla and Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysocolla is 3.55-4.33 whereas that of Garnet is 3.55-4.33.