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Chrysocolla and Muscovite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Elastic
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.00-2.45
2.78-2.88
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Micaceous, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
none
Perfect on the {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-4
2-3
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Chrysocolla and Muscovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysocolla and Muscovite 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 Muscovite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
  • Chemical formula of Muscovite- KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Chrysocolla and Muscovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysocolla and Muscovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysocolla and Muscovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysocolla is 2.78-2.88 whereas that of Muscovite is 2.78-2.88.