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Chrysocolla and Hexagonite Physical Properties


Hexagonite 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   
2.98-3.03   

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
Uneven   

Cleavage
none   
[110] perfect; [010] distinct   

Mohs Hardness
2-4   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4   
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Chrysocolla and Hexagonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysocolla and Hexagonite 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 Hexagonite chemical formula.

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Chrysocolla and Hexagonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysocolla and Hexagonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysocolla and Hexagonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysocolla is 2.98-3.03 whereas that of Hexagonite is 2.98-3.03.

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