Chrysocolla and Strontianite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.00-2.45
3.63-3.79
Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chrysocolla and Strontianite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chrysocolla and Strontianite 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 Strontianite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
- Chemical formula of Strontianite- SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chrysocolla and Strontianite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysocolla and Strontianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysocolla and Strontianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysocolla is 3.63-3.79 whereas that of Strontianite is 3.63-3.79.