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Chrysocolla
Chrysocolla

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Chrysocolla and Hambergite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.00-2.452.33-2.37
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
none
Perfect on {010}, good on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-47.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chrysocolla and Hambergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysocolla and Hambergite 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 Hambergite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
  • Chemical formula of Hambergite- Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chrysocolla and Hambergite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysocolla and Hambergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysocolla and Hambergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysocolla is 2.33-2.37 whereas that of Hambergite is 2.33-2.37.