Chrysocolla and Spinel Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
none
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.00-2.45
  
3.64-3.66
  
Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
none
  
None, but may exhibit slight parting
  
Mohs Hardness
2-4
  
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.