Chrysocolla and Leucophanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
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Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.00-2.45
  
Not Available
  
Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
none
  
{???} Good, {???} Good, {???} Distinct
  
Mohs Hardness
2-4
  
Not Available
  
Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
  
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Chrysocolla and Leucophanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chrysocolla and Leucophanite 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 Leucophanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
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Chrysocolla and Leucophanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysocolla and Leucophanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysocolla and Leucophanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysocolla is Not Available whereas that of Leucophanite is Not Available.