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Gahnospinel 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
3.65-4.55
2.00-2.45
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
2-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4

Gahnospinel and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Gahnospinel 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 Gahnospinel and Chrysocolla chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gahnospinel- (Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4

Gahnospinel and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

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