Chrysocolla and Shigaite Physical Properties

Chrysocolla

Shigaite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Moderately ﬂexible

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.00-2.452.32

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Flexible Flexible fragments.

1.6 Cleavage

none

Perfect on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-42

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

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Chrysocolla and Shigaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysocolla and Shigaite 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 Shigaite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

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Chrysocolla and Shigaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysocolla and Shigaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysocolla and Shigaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysocolla is 2.32 whereas that of Shigaite is 2.32.