Pietersite and Chrysocolla Physical Properties

Pietersite

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

52-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

Pietersite and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Pietersite 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 Pietersite and Chrysocolla chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

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Pietersite and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

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