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Chrysocolla and Prasiolite Physical Properties


Prasiolite and Chrysocolla Physical Properties


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.   

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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.

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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.

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