Chrysocolla and Vlasovite Physical Properties

Chrysocolla

Vlasovite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO₃

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.00-2.452.97

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

none

Distinct on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-46

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

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Chrysocolla and Vlasovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysocolla and Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

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Chrysocolla and Vlasovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysocolla and Vlasovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysocolla and Vlasovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysocolla is 2.97 whereas that of Vlasovite is 2.97.