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Chrysocolla
Chrysocolla

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Chrysocolla and Smithsonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.00-2.454.00-4.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
none
Perfect on [1011]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-45-5.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chrysocolla and Smithsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysocolla and Smithsonite 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 Smithsonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
  • Chemical formula of Smithsonite- ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chrysocolla and Smithsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysocolla and Smithsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysocolla and Smithsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysocolla is 4.00-4.65 whereas that of Smithsonite is 4.00-4.65.