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Chrysocolla and Smithsonite Physical Properties


Smithsonite and Chrysocolla Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.00-2.45  
4.00-4.65  

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal  
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal  

Cleavage
none  
Perfect on [1011]  

Mohs Hardness
2-4  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4  
ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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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.

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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.

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