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Chrysocolla and Poldervaartite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.00-2.45
2.91
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
none
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-4
Not Available
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
(Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Chrysocolla and Poldervaartite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysocolla and Poldervaartite 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 Poldervaartite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
  • Chemical formula of Poldervaartite- (Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Chrysocolla and Poldervaartite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysocolla and Poldervaartite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysocolla and Poldervaartite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysocolla is 2.91 whereas that of Poldervaartite is 2.91.