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Chrysocolla and Pezzottaite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.00-2.45
2.90-3.14
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
none
Imperfect; basal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-4
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chrysocolla and Pezzottaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysocolla and Pezzottaite 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 Pezzottaite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
  • Chemical formula of Pezzottaite- (Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chrysocolla and Pezzottaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysocolla and Pezzottaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysocolla and Pezzottaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysocolla is 2.90-3.14 whereas that of Pezzottaite is 2.90-3.14.