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Pyrrhotite and Chrysocolla Physical Properties


Chrysocolla and Pyrrhotite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.58-4.65   
2.00-2.45   

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

Cleavage
Absent   
none   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.5   
2-4   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4   

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Pyrrhotite and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrrhotite 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 Pyrrhotite and Chrysocolla chemical formula.

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Pyrrhotite and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

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

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