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Weloganite and Chrysocolla Physical Properties


Chrysocolla and Weloganite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.20-3.22  
2.00-2.45  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on pseudo {0001}  
none  

Mohs Hardness
3  
2-4  

Chemical Composition
Na2SrZrSi6O17(OH)3·3H2O  
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4  

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Weloganite and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Weloganite 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 Weloganite and Chrysocolla chemical formula.

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Weloganite and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

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

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