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Chrysocolla and Girasol 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
2.00-2.451.98-2.50
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
none
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-45.5-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Chrysocolla and Girasol Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysocolla and Girasol 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 Girasol chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
  • Chemical formula of Girasol- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Chrysocolla and Girasol Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysocolla and Girasol Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysocolla and Girasol Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysocolla is 1.98-2.50 whereas that of Girasol is 1.98-2.50.