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Chrysocolla and Peridot Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.00-2.45
1.54-1.55
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
none
Poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-4
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4

Chrysocolla and Peridot Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysocolla and Peridot 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 Peridot chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
  • Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)2SiO4

Chrysocolla and Peridot Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysocolla and Peridot Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysocolla and Peridot Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysocolla is 1.54-1.55 whereas that of Peridot is 1.54-1.55.

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