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Diamond and Chrysocolla Physical Properties


Chrysocolla and Diamond Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.50-3.53  
2.00-2.45  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
111 (perfect in four directions)  
none  

Mohs Hardness
10  
2-4  

Chemical Composition
C  
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4  

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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.

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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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