Chrysocolla and Taaffeite Physical Properties

Chrysocolla

Taaffeite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.00-2.453.60-3.61

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

none

Imperfect/fair/absent

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-48-8.5

2 10

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

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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.