Chrysocolla and Nephrite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.00-2.45
2.90-3.10
Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Splintery, Granular, Splintery, Granular, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
none
Not Available
Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chrysocolla and Nephrite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chrysocolla and Nephrite 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 Nephrite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
- Chemical formula of Nephrite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chrysocolla and Nephrite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysocolla and Nephrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysocolla and Nephrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysocolla is 2.90-3.10 whereas that of Nephrite is 2.90-3.10.