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Chrysocolla and Rhodolite 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
3.84
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
none
none, may show indistinct parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-4
7-7.5
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

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.

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