Chrysocolla and Moss Opal Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.00-2.45
  
1.98-2.50
  
Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
none
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
2-4
  
5.5-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
  
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Chrysocolla and Moss Opal Chemical Formula
While comparing Chrysocolla and Moss Opal 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 Moss Opal chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
- Chemical formula of Moss Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Chrysocolla and Moss Opal Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysocolla and Moss Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysocolla and Moss Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysocolla is 1.98-2.50 whereas that of Moss Opal is 1.98-2.50.