Pallasite and Chrysocolla Physical Properties

Pallasite

Chrysocolla

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.00-2.45

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

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none

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available2-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

Pallasite and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Pallasite 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 Pallasite and Chrysocolla chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

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Pallasite and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

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