Quartz and Chrysocolla Physical Properties

Quartz

Chrysocolla

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.65

2.00-2.45

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems

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

1.6 Cleavage

{0110} Indistinct

none

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-4

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

Quartz and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz 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 Quartz and Chrysocolla chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

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Quartz and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

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