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Chrysocolla and Thomsonite Physical Properties


Thomsonite and Chrysocolla Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.00-2.45  
2.25-2.40  

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
none  
perfect on {010}; good on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
2-4  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4  
NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Chrysocolla and Thomsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysocolla and Thomsonite 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 Thomsonite chemical formula.

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Chrysocolla and Thomsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysocolla and Thomsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysocolla and Thomsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysocolla is 2.25-2.40 whereas that of Thomsonite is 2.25-2.40.

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