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Chrysocolla and Jet lignite Physical Properties


Jet lignite and Chrysocolla Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
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Solubility
Not Available   
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Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.00-2.45   
1.30-1.34   

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
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Cleavage
none   
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Mohs Hardness
2-4   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4   
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Chrysocolla and Jet lignite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysocolla and Jet lignite 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 Jet lignite chemical formula.

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Chrysocolla and Jet lignite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysocolla and Jet lignite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysocolla and Jet lignite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysocolla is 1.30-1.34 whereas that of Jet lignite is 1.30-1.34.

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