Chrysocolla and Moldavite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.00-2.45
2.32-2.38
Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
none
Not Available
Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Chrysocolla and Moldavite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chrysocolla and Moldavite 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 Moldavite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
- Chemical formula of Moldavite- SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Chrysocolla and Moldavite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysocolla and Moldavite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysocolla and Moldavite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysocolla is 2.32-2.38 whereas that of Moldavite is 2.32-2.38.