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Microlite and Chrysocolla Physical Properties


Chrysocolla and Microlite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.5  
2.00-2.45  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct  
none  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
2-4  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na) 2Ta 2O 6(O,OH,F)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4  

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Microlite and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Microlite 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 Microlite and Chrysocolla chemical formula.

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Microlite and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

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

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