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Chrysocolla and Narsarsukite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.00-2.45
2.72-2.83
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
none
Good on {100} and {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-4
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chrysocolla and Narsarsukite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysocolla and Narsarsukite 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 Narsarsukite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
  • Chemical formula of Narsarsukite- Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chrysocolla and Narsarsukite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysocolla and Narsarsukite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysocolla and Narsarsukite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysocolla is 2.72-2.83 whereas that of Narsarsukite is 2.72-2.83.