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Serandite and Chrysocolla Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.52
2.00-2.45
1.5 Fracture
UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {001} Perfect
none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
2-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na(Mn2+ ,Ca) 2Si 3O 8(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4

Serandite and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Serandite 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 Serandite and Chrysocolla chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Serandite- Na(Mn2+ ,Ca) 2Si 3O 8(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4

Serandite and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

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