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Staurolite and Chrysocolla Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.7-3.8
2.00-2.45
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {010}
none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
2-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mg,Zn) 2Al 9(Si,Al) 4O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4

Staurolite and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Staurolite 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 Staurolite and Chrysocolla chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Staurolite- (Fe,Mg,Zn) 2Al 9(Si,Al) 4O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4

Staurolite and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

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