Vlasovite and Chrysocolla Physical Properties

Vlasovite

Chrysocolla

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO₃

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.972.00-2.45

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

Distinct on {010}

none

1.7 Mohs Hardness

62-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

Vlasovite and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite and Chrysocolla chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

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Vlasovite and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

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