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Chrysocolla and Melanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.00-2.453.70-4.10
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
none
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-46.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Chrysocolla and Melanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysocolla and Melanite 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 Melanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
  • Chemical formula of Melanite- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Chrysocolla and Melanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysocolla and Melanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysocolla and Melanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysocolla is 3.70-4.10 whereas that of Melanite is 3.70-4.10.