Verdite and Chrysocolla Physical Properties

Verdite

Chrysocolla

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.80-3.02.00-2.45

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

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

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Good

none

1.7 Mohs Hardness

32-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaFeS2•2(H2O)

Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

Verdite and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite 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 Verdite and Chrysocolla chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Verdite- NaFeS2•2(H2O)
Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

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Verdite and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

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