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Diamond and Chrysocolla Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.50-3.53
2.00-2.45
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
111 (perfect in four directions)
none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
10
2-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
C
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4

Diamond and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond 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 Diamond and Chrysocolla chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Diamond- C
  • Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4

Diamond and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

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

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