Chrysocolla and Milarite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.00-2.45
2.52-2.60
Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
none
{0001} Imperfect, {1120} Imperfect
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
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.