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Corundum and Chrysocolla Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.90-4.052.00-2.45
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Difficult, Fibrous
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None – parting in 3 directions
none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
92-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4

Corundum and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Corundum 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 Corundum and Chrysocolla chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Corundum- Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4

Corundum and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

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