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Chrysocolla and Viridine Physical Properties


Viridine and Chrysocolla Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.00-2.45   
3.05-3.21   

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
none   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
2-4   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4   
(Al,Mn3+ ) 2SiO 4OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Chrysocolla and Viridine Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysocolla and Viridine 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 Viridine chemical formula.

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Chrysocolla and Viridine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysocolla and Viridine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysocolla and Viridine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysocolla is 3.05-3.21 whereas that of Viridine is 3.05-3.21.

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