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Shungite and Chrysocolla Physical Properties


Chrysocolla and Shungite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.00-2.45  

Fracture
-  
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
none  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
2-4  

Chemical Composition
C  
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4  

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Shungite and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Shungite 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 Shungite and Chrysocolla chemical formula.

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Shungite and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

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

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