Chrysocolla and Hexagonite 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.
  
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.
- Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
- Chemical formula of Hexagonite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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.