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Chrysocolla
Chrysocolla

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Chrysocolla and Hurlbutite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.00-2.452.90
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
none
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-46
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Chrysocolla and Hurlbutite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysocolla and Hurlbutite 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 Hurlbutite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
  • Chemical formula of Hurlbutite- CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Chrysocolla and Hurlbutite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysocolla and Hurlbutite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysocolla and Hurlbutite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysocolla is 2.90 whereas that of Hurlbutite is 2.90.