Jet and Chrysocolla Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
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Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
1.19-1.35
  
2.00-2.45
  
Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
none
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5-4
  
2-4
  
Chemical Composition
Not Available
  
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
  
Jet and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula
While comparing Jet 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 Jet and Chrysocolla chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
Jet and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jet and Chrysocolla Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jet and Chrysocolla Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jet is 2.00-2.45 whereas that of Chrysocolla is 2.00-2.45.