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Chrysocolla and Neptunite Physical Properties


Neptunite and Chrysocolla Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.00-2.45   
3.19-3.23   

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle   

Cleavage
none   
{110} good   

Mohs Hardness
2-4   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4   
KNa 2Li(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ ) 2Ti 2Si 8O 24Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Chrysocolla and Neptunite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysocolla and Neptunite 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 Neptunite chemical formula.

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Chrysocolla and Neptunite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysocolla and Neptunite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysocolla and Neptunite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysocolla is 3.19-3.23 whereas that of Neptunite is 3.19-3.23.

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