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Lawsonite and Chrysocolla Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.09
2.00-2.45
1.5 Fracture
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8
2-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4

Lawsonite and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite and Chrysocolla chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4

Lawsonite and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

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