Chrysocolla and Howlite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
Not Available
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.00-2.45
2.45-2.58
Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
Ca 2B 5SiO 9(OH) 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chrysocolla and Howlite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chrysocolla and Howlite 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 Howlite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
- Chemical formula of Howlite- Ca 2B 5SiO 9(OH) 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chrysocolla and Howlite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysocolla and Howlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysocolla and Howlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysocolla is 2.45-2.58 whereas that of Howlite is 2.45-2.58.