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Larvikite and Chrysocolla Physical Properties


Chrysocolla and Larvikite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.59   
2.00-2.45   

Fracture
Not Available   
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
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none   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
2-4   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4   

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Larvikite and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Larvikite 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 Larvikite and Chrysocolla chemical formula.

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Larvikite and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

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

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