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Chrysocolla and Tourmaline Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.00-2.45
2.85-3.35
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
none
Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-4
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas. See The chemical formula of Tourmaline for details.

Chrysocolla and Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysocolla and Tourmaline 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 Tourmaline chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
  • Chemical formula of Tourmaline- Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas. See The chemical formula of Tourmaline for details.

Chrysocolla and Tourmaline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysocolla and Tourmaline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysocolla and Tourmaline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysocolla is 2.85-3.35 whereas that of Tourmaline is 2.85-3.35.