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Chrysocolla and Golden Beryl Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.00-2.45
2.6-2.8
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
none
3,1 basal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-4
7.5-8.0
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
Be3Al2SiO6

Chrysocolla and Golden Beryl Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysocolla and Golden Beryl 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 Golden Beryl chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
  • Chemical formula of Golden Beryl- Be3Al2SiO6

Chrysocolla and Golden Beryl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysocolla and Golden Beryl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysocolla and Golden Beryl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysocolla is 2.6-2.8 whereas that of Golden Beryl is 2.6-2.8.