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Chrysocolla and Nepheline Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.00-2.45
2.55-2.65
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
none
[1010] Poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-4
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chrysocolla and Nepheline Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysocolla and Nepheline 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 Nepheline chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
  • Chemical formula of Nepheline- Na 3(Na,K)Al 4Si 4O 16Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chrysocolla and Nepheline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysocolla and Nepheline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysocolla and Nepheline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysocolla is 2.55-2.65 whereas that of Nepheline is 2.55-2.65.