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Painite and Chrysocolla Physical Properties


Chrysocolla and Painite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.00-4.03   
2.00-2.45   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
Not Available   
none   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
2-4   

Chemical Composition
CaZrBAl 9O 18Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4   

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Painite and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Painite 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 Painite and Chrysocolla chemical formula.

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Painite and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

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

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