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Umbalite and Chrysocolla Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.62-4.332.00-2.45
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.52-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3 -Mn2+3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4

Umbalite and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Umbalite 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 Umbalite and Chrysocolla chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Umbalite- Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3 -Mn2+3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4

Umbalite and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

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