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Phosphosiderite and Chrysocolla Physical Properties


Chrysocolla and Phosphosiderite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.74-2.76  
2.00-2.45  

Fracture
Uneven  
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct  
none  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
2-4  

Chemical Composition
Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)  
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4  

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Phosphosiderite and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosphosiderite 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 Phosphosiderite and Chrysocolla chemical formula.

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Phosphosiderite and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

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

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