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Chrysocolla and Gypsum Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Flexible
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.00-2.452.20-2.40
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal, Splintery, Fibrous, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
none
Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-42
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Chrysocolla and Gypsum Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysocolla and Gypsum 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 Gypsum chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
  • Chemical formula of Gypsum- CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Chrysocolla and Gypsum Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysocolla and Gypsum Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysocolla and Gypsum Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysocolla is 2.20-2.40 whereas that of Gypsum is 2.20-2.40.