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Chrysocolla and Stolzite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.00-2.45
2
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal, Uneven, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
none
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-4
2.5-3
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
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Chrysocolla and Stolzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysocolla and Stolzite 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 Stolzite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
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Chrysocolla and Stolzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysocolla and Stolzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysocolla and Stolzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysocolla is 2 whereas that of Stolzite is 2.