Chrysocolla and Pyroxmangite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.00-2.45
  
3.76-3.77
  
Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
none
  
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
2-4
  
5-6
  
Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
  
(Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Chrysocolla and Pyroxmangite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chrysocolla and Pyroxmangite 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 Pyroxmangite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
- Chemical formula of Pyroxmangite- (Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chrysocolla and Pyroxmangite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysocolla and Pyroxmangite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysocolla and Pyroxmangite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysocolla is 3.76-3.77 whereas that of Pyroxmangite is 3.76-3.77.