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Chrysocolla and Vesuvianite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.00-2.45
3.32-3.43
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
none
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-4
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
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Chrysocolla and Vesuvianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysocolla and Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
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Chrysocolla and Vesuvianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysocolla and Vesuvianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysocolla and Vesuvianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysocolla is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Vesuvianite is 3.32-3.43.