Cymophane and Chrysocolla Physical Properties

Cymophane

Chrysocolla

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.69-3.812.00-2.45

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

none

1.7 Mohs Hardness

8.52-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

Cymophane and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Cymophane 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 Cymophane and Chrysocolla chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Cymophane- BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

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Cymophane and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

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