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Chrysocolla and Xonotlite Physical Properties


Xonotlite 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   
2.71-2.72   

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous   

Cleavage
none   
{???} Good   

Mohs Hardness
2-4   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4   
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Chrysocolla and Xonotlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysocolla and Xonotlite 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 Xonotlite chemical formula.

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Chrysocolla and Xonotlite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysocolla and Xonotlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysocolla and Xonotlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysocolla is 2.71-2.72 whereas that of Xonotlite is 2.71-2.72.

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