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Chrysocolla and Proustite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.00-2.45
5.51-5.64
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
none
Distinct on {10 1 1}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-4
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
Ag 3AsS 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chrysocolla and Proustite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysocolla and Proustite 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 Proustite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
  • Chemical formula of Proustite- Ag 3AsS 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chrysocolla and Proustite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysocolla and Proustite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysocolla and Proustite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysocolla is 5.51-5.64 whereas that of Proustite is 5.51-5.64.