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Vlasovite and Chrysocolla Physical Properties


Chrysocolla and Vlasovite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO3   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.97   
2.00-2.45   

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

Cleavage
Distinct on {010}   
none   

Mohs Hardness
6   
2-4   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4   

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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.

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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.

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