Chrysotile and Chrysocolla Physical Properties

Chrysotile

Chrysocolla

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

insoluble in water

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.51-2.63

2.00-2.45

1.5 Fracture

Fibrous

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

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

none

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-4.5

2-4

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

Chrysotile and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysotile and Chrysocolla 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 Chrysotile and Chrysocolla chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

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Chrysotile and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysotile and Chrysocolla Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysotile and Chrysocolla Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysotile is 2.00-2.45 whereas that of Chrysocolla is 2.00-2.45.