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Chrysocolla and Moissanite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
Brittle
-
-
2.00-2.45
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
none
2-4
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
 
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-
-
3.17-3.24
Conchoidal
(0001) indistinct
9-9.5
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Chrysocolla and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysocolla and Moissanite 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 Moissanite chemical formula.

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Chrysocolla and Moissanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysocolla and Moissanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysocolla Vs Moissanite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysocolla is whereas that of Moissanite is .