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Peridot 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
1.54-1.552.00-2.45
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Poor
none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-72-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4

Peridot and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot 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 Peridot and Chrysocolla chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)2SiO4
  • Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4

Peridot and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

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