Ivory and Chrysocolla Physical Properties

Ivory

Chrysocolla

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

1.70-2.002.00-2.45

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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none

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-32-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

Ivory and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Ivory 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 Ivory and Chrysocolla chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

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Ivory and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

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