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Chrysocolla and Tremolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.00-2.45
2.95-3.07
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
none
Perfect on {110} at 56° and 124°; partings on {010} and {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-4
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chrysocolla and Tremolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysocolla and Tremolite 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 Tremolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
  • Chemical formula of Tremolite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chrysocolla and Tremolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysocolla and Tremolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysocolla and Tremolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysocolla is 2.95-3.07 whereas that of Tremolite is 2.95-3.07.