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Jasper and Chrysocolla Physical Properties


Chrysocolla and Jasper Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.91  
2.00-2.45  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
none  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
2-4  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4  

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Jasper and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Jasper 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 Jasper and Chrysocolla chemical formula.

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Jasper and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

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

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