×

Chrysocolla
Chrysocolla

Sinhalite
Sinhalite



ADD
Compare
X
Chrysocolla
X
Sinhalite

Chrysocolla and Sinhalite 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
2.00-2.453.46-3.50
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
none
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-46-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
MgAlBO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chrysocolla and Sinhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysocolla and Sinhalite 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 Sinhalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
  • Chemical formula of Sinhalite- MgAlBO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chrysocolla and Sinhalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysocolla and Sinhalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysocolla and Sinhalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysocolla is 3.46-3.50 whereas that of Sinhalite is 3.46-3.50.