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Hibschite and Chrysocolla Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.05-3.082.00-2.45
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Irregular, Management Team (2012), Conchoidal, Brittle
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.52-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3-x(OH) 4x (x=0.2 to 1.5)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4

Hibschite and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Hibschite 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 Hibschite and Chrysocolla chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hibschite- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3-x(OH) 4x (x=0.2 to 1.5)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4

Hibschite and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

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