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Chrysocolla
Chrysocolla

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Chrysocolla and Spinel Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
none
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.00-2.453.64-3.66
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
none
None, but may exhibit slight parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-48
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
MgAl2O4

Chrysocolla and Spinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysocolla and Spinel 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 Spinel chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
  • Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4

Chrysocolla and Spinel Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysocolla and Spinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysocolla and Spinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysocolla is 3.64-3.66 whereas that of Spinel is 3.64-3.66.