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Chrysocolla
Chrysocolla

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Chrysocolla and Opal Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
BrittleWalter Schumann
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
hot salt water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.00-2.451.98-2.25
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
none
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-45-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
SiO2 · nH2O

Chrysocolla and Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysocolla and Opal 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 Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
  • Chemical formula of Opal- SiO2 · nH2O

Chrysocolla and Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysocolla and Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysocolla and Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysocolla is 1.98-2.25 whereas that of Opal is 1.98-2.25.