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Chrysocolla and Hydrogrossular Physical Properties


Hydrogrossular and Chrysocolla Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.00-2.45  
3.25-3.40  

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
none  
None  

Mohs Hardness
2-4  
7.5-8  

Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4  
hydrogrossular Massive vein s of opaque Grossular Garnet that resembles Jade . It is white to light green in color, and may be colored in a white, green, and pink combination. Hydrogrossular is often regarded as a variety of Grossular, but it is scientifi  

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Chrysocolla and Hydrogrossular Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysocolla and Hydrogrossular 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 Hydrogrossular chemical formula.

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Chrysocolla and Hydrogrossular Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysocolla and Hydrogrossular Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysocolla and Hydrogrossular Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysocolla is 3.25-3.40 whereas that of Hydrogrossular is 3.25-3.40.

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