Chrysocolla and Realgar Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.00-2.45
  
3.56
  
Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
(e.g. graphite).
  
Cleavage
none
  
{010} Good
  
Mohs Hardness
2-4
  
Not Available
  
Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
  
AsSMichael OâDonoghue , 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 OâDonoghue , 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.