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Chrysocolla and Hambergite Physical Properties


Hambergite and Chrysocolla Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.00-2.45   
2.33-2.37   

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
none   
Perfect on {010}, good on {100}   

Mohs Hardness
2-4   
7.5   

Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4   
Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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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.

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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.

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