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Langbeinite and Chrysocolla Physical Properties


Chrysocolla and Langbeinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Slowly dissolves in water   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
2.00-2.45   

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

Cleavage
None   
none   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
2-4   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4   

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Langbeinite and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Langbeinite 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 Langbeinite and Chrysocolla chemical formula.

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Langbeinite and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

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

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