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Chrysocolla and Rubellite Tourmaline 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
Not Available
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
none
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-4
2.5-3
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
Ag

Chrysocolla and Rubellite Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysocolla and Rubellite Tourmaline 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 Rubellite Tourmaline chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
  • Chemical formula of Rubellite Tourmaline- Ag

Chrysocolla and Rubellite Tourmaline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysocolla and Rubellite Tourmaline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysocolla and Rubellite Tourmaline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysocolla is Not Available whereas that of Rubellite Tourmaline is Not Available.