Chrysocolla and Prasiolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.00-2.45
  
2.65
  
Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
none
  
3,1
  
Mohs Hardness
2-4
  
7
  
Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
  
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Chrysocolla and Prasiolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chrysocolla and Prasiolite 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 Prasiolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
- Chemical formula of Prasiolite- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chrysocolla and Prasiolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysocolla and Prasiolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysocolla and Prasiolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysocolla is 2.65 whereas that of Prasiolite is 2.65.