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Chrysocolla and Taaffeite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.00-2.45
3.60-3.61
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
none
Imperfect/fair/absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-4
8-8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Chrysocolla and Taaffeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysocolla and Taaffeite 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 Taaffeite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
  • Chemical formula of Taaffeite- Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Chrysocolla and Taaffeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysocolla and Taaffeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysocolla and Taaffeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysocolla is 3.60-3.61 whereas that of Taaffeite is 3.60-3.61.