Chrysocolla and Rhodolite Physical Properties

Chrysocolla

Rhodolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.00-2.453.84

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

none

none, may show indistinct parting

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-47-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Chrysocolla and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysocolla and Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄
Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Chrysocolla and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysocolla and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysocolla and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysocolla is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.