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Chrysocolla and Hibonite Physical Properties


Hibonite and Chrysocolla Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.00-2.45   
3.84   

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
none   
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting   

Mohs Hardness
2-4   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4   
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19   

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Chrysocolla and Hibonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysocolla and Hibonite 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 Hibonite chemical formula.

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Chrysocolla and Hibonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysocolla and Hibonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysocolla and Hibonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysocolla is 3.84 whereas that of Hibonite is 3.84.

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