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Chrysocolla and Tinzenite 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
2.00-2.453.355-3.433
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
none
{???} Good, {???} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-4Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
(Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Chrysocolla and Tinzenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysocolla and Tinzenite 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 Tinzenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
  • Chemical formula of Tinzenite- (Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Chrysocolla and Tinzenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysocolla and Tinzenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysocolla and Tinzenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysocolla is 3.355-3.433 whereas that of Tinzenite is 3.355-3.433.