Sarcopside and Chrysocolla Physical Properties

Sarcopside

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

3.79-3.942.00-2.45

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Lamellar, Splintery

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

1.6 Cleavage

{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor

none

1.7 Mohs Hardness

42-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

Sarcopside and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Sarcopside 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 Sarcopside and Chrysocolla chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

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Sarcopside and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

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