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Chrysocolla

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Chrysocolla and Spessartine Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
Brittle
-
-
2.00-2.45
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal
none
2-4
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
 
-
-
-
4.12-4.18
Conchoidal
{???} Distinct
7-7.5
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Chrysocolla and Spessartine Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysocolla and Spessartine 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 Spessartine chemical formula.

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Chrysocolla and Spessartine Specific Gravity

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