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Richterite and Chrysocolla Physical Properties


Chrysocolla and Richterite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.0-3.5   
2.00-2.45   

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

Cleavage
Perfect   
none   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
2-4   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4   

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Richterite and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Richterite 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 Richterite and Chrysocolla chemical formula.

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Richterite and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

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

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