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Chrysocolla and Rhodochrosite 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
3.0-3.3
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
none
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-4
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
MnCO3

Chrysocolla and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysocolla and Rhodochrosite 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 Rhodochrosite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
  • Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO3

Chrysocolla and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysocolla and Rhodochrosite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysocolla and Rhodochrosite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysocolla is 3.0-3.3 whereas that of Rhodochrosite is 3.0-3.3.