Spinel and Chrysocolla Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
none
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.64-3.66
  
2.00-2.45
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
  
none
  
Mohs Hardness
8
  
2-4
  
Chemical Composition
MgAl2O4
  
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
  
Spinel and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula
While comparing Spinel 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 Spinel and Chrysocolla chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4
- Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
Spinel and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Spinel and Chrysocolla Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Spinel and Chrysocolla Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Spinel is 2.00-2.45 whereas that of Chrysocolla is 2.00-2.45.