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Nickeline and Chrysocolla Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
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2.00-2.45
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect
none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
2-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
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Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4

Nickeline and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Nickeline 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 Nickeline and Chrysocolla chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4

Nickeline and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

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