Chrysocolla and Variscite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.00-2.45
  
2.42-2.58
  
Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
  
Cleavage
none
  
[010] perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
2-4
  
4-5
  
Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
  
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
  
Chrysocolla and Variscite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chrysocolla and Variscite 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 Variscite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
- Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
Chrysocolla and Variscite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysocolla and Variscite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysocolla and Variscite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysocolla is 2.42-2.58 whereas that of Variscite is 2.42-2.58.