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Chrysocolla and Tanzanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Hard
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.00-2.45
3.35
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
none
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-4
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Chrysocolla and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysocolla and Tanzanite 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 Tanzanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
  • Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Chrysocolla and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysocolla and Tanzanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysocolla and Tanzanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysocolla is 3.35 whereas that of Tanzanite is 3.35.

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