Villiaumite and Chrysocolla Physical Properties

Villiaumite

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

2.792.00-2.45

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Metallic

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

1.6 Cleavage

{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect, {001} Perfect

none

1.7 Mohs Hardness

22-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaFUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

Villiaumite and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Villiaumite 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 Villiaumite and Chrysocolla chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Villiaumite- NaFUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

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Villiaumite and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

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