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Chrysocolla and Gedrite Physical Properties


Gedrite and Chrysocolla Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.00-2.45  
3.15-3.259  

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
none  
Gedrite   Magnesiogedrite , Comments: Dark gray cleavage fragment of magnesiogedrite (gedrite). , Location: Bamble, Telemark, Norway. , Scale: See Image.  

Mohs Hardness
2-4  
5.5-6  

Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4  
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2](Si 6Al 2)O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Chrysocolla and Gedrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysocolla and Gedrite 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 Gedrite chemical formula.

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Chrysocolla and Gedrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysocolla and Gedrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysocolla and Gedrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysocolla is 3.15-3.259 whereas that of Gedrite is 3.15-3.259.

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