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Sardonyx and Chrysocolla Physical Properties


Chrysocolla and Sardonyx Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70   
2.00-2.45   

Fracture
Not Available   
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
Not Available   
none   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
2-4   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4   

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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.

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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.

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