Rhodolite and Chrysocolla Physical Properties

Rhodolite

Chrysocolla

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.842.00-2.45

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal

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

1.6 Cleavage

none, may show indistinct parting

none

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.52-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

Rhodolite and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite and Chrysocolla chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂
Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

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Rhodolite and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

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