Fuchsite and Chrysocolla Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.77-2.88
  
2.00-2.45
  
Fracture
Uneven
  
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
Cleavage
Perfect basal
  
none
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5
  
2-4
  
Chemical Composition
K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
  
Fuchsite and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula
While comparing Fuchsite 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 Fuchsite and Chrysocolla chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Fuchsite- K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
- Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
Fuchsite and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fuchsite and Chrysocolla Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fuchsite and Chrysocolla Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fuchsite is 2.00-2.45 whereas that of Chrysocolla is 2.00-2.45.