Sardonyx and Chrysocolla Physical Properties

Sardonyx

Chrysocolla

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.702.00-2.45

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

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none

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-72-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

Sardonyx and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Sardonyx 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 Sardonyx and Chrysocolla chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sardonyx- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

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Sardonyx and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

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