Home
×

Chrysocolla
Chrysocolla

Prase
Prase



ADD
Compare
X
Chrysocolla
X
Prase

Chrysocolla and Prase Physical Properties

Add ⊕
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
2.64-2.69
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
none
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-4
7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Chrysocolla and Prase Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysocolla and Prase 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 Prase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
  • Chemical formula of Prase- SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Chrysocolla and Prase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysocolla and Prase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysocolla and Prase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysocolla is 2.64-2.69 whereas that of Prase is 2.64-2.69.