Chrysocolla and Zinnwaldite Physical Properties

Chrysocolla

Zinnwaldite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Elastic

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.00-2.452.9-3.1

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

none

Perfect basal {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-43.5-4.0

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

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Chrysocolla and Zinnwaldite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysocolla and Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

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Chrysocolla and Zinnwaldite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysocolla and Zinnwaldite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysocolla and Zinnwaldite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysocolla is 2.9-3.1 whereas that of Zinnwaldite is 2.9-3.1.