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Chrysocolla and Lawsonite Physical Properties


Lawsonite and Chrysocolla Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.00-2.45   
3.09   

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven   

Cleavage
none   
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}   

Mohs Hardness
2-4   
8   

Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4   
Not Available   

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Chrysocolla and Lawsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysocolla and Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite chemical formula.

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Chrysocolla and Lawsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysocolla and Lawsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysocolla and Lawsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysocolla is 3.09 whereas that of Lawsonite is 3.09.

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