Chrysocolla and Jadeite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.00-2.45
  
3.28-3.38
  
Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous
  
Cleavage
none
  
Good on [110]
  
Mohs Hardness
2-4
  
6.5-7
  
Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
  
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Chrysocolla and Jadeite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chrysocolla and Jadeite 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 Jadeite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
- Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chrysocolla and Jadeite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysocolla and Jadeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysocolla and Jadeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysocolla is 3.28-3.38 whereas that of Jadeite is 3.28-3.38.