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Hypersthene and Chrysocolla Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.45-3.55
2.00-2.45
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect
none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
2-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4

Hypersthene and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Hypersthene 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 Hypersthene and Chrysocolla chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hypersthene- (Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4

Hypersthene and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

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