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Xonotlite and Chrysocolla Physical Properties


Chrysocolla and Xonotlite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.71-2.72  
2.00-2.45  

Fracture
Fibrous  
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{???} Good  
none  

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5  
2-4  

Chemical Composition
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4  

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Xonotlite and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Xonotlite 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 Xonotlite and Chrysocolla chemical formula.

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Xonotlite and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

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

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