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Chrysocolla

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Chrysocolla and Lepidolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.00-2.452.80-2.90
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
none
{001} perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-42.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chrysocolla and Lepidolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysocolla and Lepidolite 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 Lepidolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
  • Chemical formula of Lepidolite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chrysocolla and Lepidolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysocolla and Lepidolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysocolla and Lepidolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysocolla is 2.80-2.90 whereas that of Lepidolite is 2.80-2.90.