Chrysocolla and Titanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.00-2.45
  
3.48-3.60
  
Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
none
  
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
  
Mohs Hardness
2-4
  
5-5.5
  
Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
  
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Chrysocolla and Titanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chrysocolla and Titanite 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 Titanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
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Chrysocolla and Titanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysocolla and Titanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysocolla and Titanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysocolla is 3.48-3.60 whereas that of Titanite is 3.48-3.60.