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Dumortierite and Chrysocolla Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.26-3.41
2.00-2.45
1.5 Fracture
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-8.5
2-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlAl6O3BSi3O18
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4

Dumortierite and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Dumortierite 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 Dumortierite and Chrysocolla chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Dumortierite- AlAl6O3BSi3O18
  • Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4

Dumortierite and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

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