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Chrysocolla
Chrysocolla

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Chrysocolla and Smoky Quartz 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
2.00-2.452.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
none
{0110} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-47
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
SiO2

Chrysocolla and Smoky Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysocolla and Smoky Quartz 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 Smoky Quartz chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
  • Chemical formula of Smoky Quartz- SiO2

Chrysocolla and Smoky Quartz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysocolla and Smoky Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysocolla and Smoky Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysocolla is 2.65 whereas that of Smoky Quartz is 2.65.