Magnesite and Chrysocolla Physical Properties
Solubility
Effervesces in hot HCl
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.92-3.12
2.00-2.45
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Cleavage
[10 1 1] perfect
none
Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.5
2-4
Chemical Composition
MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
Magnesite and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula
While comparing Magnesite 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 Magnesite and Chrysocolla chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
Magnesite and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Magnesite and Chrysocolla Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Magnesite and Chrysocolla Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Magnesite is 2.00-2.45 whereas that of Chrysocolla is 2.00-2.45.