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Hardystonite and Chrysocolla Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.396-3.443
2.00-2.45
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
[001] good, [100] and [110] fair
none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-4
2-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4

Hardystonite and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Hardystonite 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 Hardystonite and Chrysocolla chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hardystonite- Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4

Hardystonite and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

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