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Wernerite and Chrysocolla Physical Properties


Chrysocolla and Wernerite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.50-2.80  
2.00-2.45  

Fracture
-  
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect  
none  

Mohs Hardness
5-6.5  
2-4  

Chemical Composition
Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4  

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Wernerite and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Wernerite 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 Wernerite and Chrysocolla chemical formula.

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Wernerite and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

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

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