Chrysocolla and Simpsonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.00-2.45
  
Not Available
  
Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
none
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
2-4
  
7-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
  
Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Chrysocolla and Simpsonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chrysocolla and Simpsonite 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 Simpsonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
- Chemical formula of Simpsonite- Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chrysocolla and Simpsonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysocolla and Simpsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysocolla and Simpsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysocolla is Not Available whereas that of Simpsonite is Not Available.