Chrysocolla and Hardystonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.00-2.45
  
3.396-3.443
  
Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
none
  
[001] good, [100] and [110] fair
  
Mohs Hardness
2-4
  
3-4
  
Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
  
Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Chrysocolla and Hardystonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chrysocolla and Hardystonite 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 Hardystonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
- Chemical formula of Hardystonite- Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chrysocolla and Hardystonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysocolla and Hardystonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysocolla and Hardystonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysocolla is 3.396-3.443 whereas that of Hardystonite is 3.396-3.443.