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Chrysocolla and Moroxite Physical Properties


Moroxite and Chrysocolla Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.00-2.45  
3.13-3.26  

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
none  
None  

Mohs Hardness
2-4  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4  
Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Chrysocolla and Moroxite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysocolla and Moroxite 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 Moroxite chemical formula.

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Chrysocolla and Moroxite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysocolla and Moroxite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysocolla and Moroxite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysocolla is 3.13-3.26 whereas that of Moroxite is 3.13-3.26.

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