Chrysocolla and Sulphur Physical Properties

Chrysocolla

Sulphur

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.00-2.452.05-2.08

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

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1.6 Cleavage

none

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-4Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

SWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Chrysocolla and Sulphur Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysocolla and Sulphur 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 Sulphur chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄
Chemical formula of Sulphur- SWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

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Chrysocolla and Sulphur Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysocolla and Sulphur Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysocolla and Sulphur Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysocolla is 2.05-2.08 whereas that of Sulphur is 2.05-2.08.