Chrysocolla and Shigaite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Moderately flexible
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.00-2.45
  
2.32
  
Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
Flexible Flexible fragments.
  
Cleavage
none
  
Perfect on {0001}
  
Mohs Hardness
2-4
  
2
  
Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
  
Not Available
  
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.