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Chrysocolla and Magnesite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Effervesces in hot HCl
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.00-2.452.92-3.12
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
none
[10 1 1] perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-43.5-4.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chrysocolla and Magnesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysocolla and Magnesite 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 Magnesite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
  • Chemical formula of Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chrysocolla and Magnesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysocolla and Magnesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysocolla and Magnesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysocolla is 2.92-3.12 whereas that of Magnesite is 2.92-3.12.