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Shigaite and Chrysocolla Physical Properties


Chrysocolla and Shigaite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Moderately flexible   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.32   
2.00-2.45   

Fracture
Flexible Flexible fragments.   
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}   
none   

Mohs Hardness
2   
2-4   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4   

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Shigaite and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Shigaite 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 Shigaite and Chrysocolla chemical formula.

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Shigaite and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

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

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