Zincite and Chrysocolla Physical Properties

Zincite

Chrysocolla

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1 Physical Properties

1.2 Tenacity

Brittle

1.3 Solubility

Not Available

1.6 Durability

Not Available

1.8 Specific Gravity

5.50-5.902.00-2.45

1 7.18

1.9 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

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

1.12 Cleavage

On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }

none

1.13 Mohs Hardness

42-4

2 10

1.16 Chemical Composition

(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

Zincite and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Zincite 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 Zincite and Chrysocolla chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Zincite- (Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

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Zincite and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

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