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Musgravite and Chrysocolla Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.62-3.68
2.00-2.45
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8-8.5
2-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4

Musgravite and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Musgravite 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 Musgravite and Chrysocolla chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Musgravite- (Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4

Musgravite and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

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