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Chrysocolla
Chrysocolla

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Chrysocolla and Hydrophane Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.00-2.451.98-2.50
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
none
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-45.5-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Chrysocolla and Hydrophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysocolla and Hydrophane 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 Hydrophane chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
  • Chemical formula of Hydrophane- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Chrysocolla and Hydrophane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysocolla and Hydrophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysocolla and Hydrophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysocolla is 1.98-2.50 whereas that of Hydrophane is 1.98-2.50.