Demantoid and Chrysocolla Physical Properties

Demantoid

Chrysocolla

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.77-3.952.00-2.45

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

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

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

none

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.52-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

Demantoid and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Demantoid 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 Demantoid and Chrysocolla chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Demantoid- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

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Demantoid and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

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