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Chrysocolla and Realgar Physical Properties

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
3.56
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
(e.g. graphite).
1.6 Cleavage
none
{010} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-4
Not Available
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
AsSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Chrysocolla and Realgar Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysocolla and Realgar 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 Realgar chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
  • Chemical formula of Realgar- AsSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Chrysocolla and Realgar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysocolla and Realgar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysocolla and Realgar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysocolla is 3.56 whereas that of Realgar is 3.56.