Leucophanite and Chrysocolla Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
  
Solubility
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Not Available
  
Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.00-2.45
  
Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
  
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
Cleavage
{???} Good, {???} Good, {???} Distinct
  
none
  
Mohs Hardness
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2-4
  
Chemical Composition
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Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
  
Leucophanite and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula
While comparing Leucophanite 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 Leucophanite and Chrysocolla chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
Leucophanite and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Leucophanite and Chrysocolla Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Leucophanite and Chrysocolla Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Leucophanite is 2.00-2.45 whereas that of Chrysocolla is 2.00-2.45.