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Vesuvianite and Chrysocolla Physical Properties


Chrysocolla and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43  
2.00-2.45  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}  
none  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
2-4  

Chemical Composition
Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4  
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4  

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Vesuvianite and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite and Chrysocolla chemical formula.

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Vesuvianite and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

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

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