Sulfur and Chrysocolla Physical Properties

Sulfur

Chrysocolla

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.00-2.45

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

(e.g. graphite).

Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect

none

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available2-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

Sulfur and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur 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 Sulfur and Chrysocolla chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

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Sulfur and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

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