Chrysocolla and Milarite Physical Properties

Chrysocolla

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.00-2.452.52-2.60

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

none

{0001} Imperfect, {1120} Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-45.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

KCa 2AlBe 2Si 12O 30 · 0.5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chrysocolla and Milarite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysocolla and Milarite 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 Milarite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄
Chemical formula of Milarite- KCa 2AlBe 2Si 12O 30 · 0.5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Chrysocolla and Milarite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysocolla and Milarite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysocolla and Milarite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysocolla is 2.52-2.60 whereas that of Milarite is 2.52-2.60.