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Chrysocolla and Goethite Physical Properties


Goethite and Chrysocolla Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
HCl soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.00-2.45   
4.27-4.29   

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
Uneven, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., Uneven, Gemstones (2009), torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).   

Cleavage
none   
Perfect {010}   

Mohs Hardness
2-4   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4   
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Chrysocolla and Goethite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysocolla and Goethite 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 Goethite chemical formula.

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Chrysocolla and Goethite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysocolla and Goethite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysocolla and Goethite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysocolla is 4.27-4.29 whereas that of Goethite is 4.27-4.29.

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