Chrysocolla and Poudretteite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.00-2.45
  
2.51-2.53
  
Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
Conchoidal, Splintery
  
Cleavage
none
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
2-4
  
5
  
Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
  
KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Chrysocolla and Poudretteite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chrysocolla and Poudretteite 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 Chrysocolla and Poudretteite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
- Chemical formula of Poudretteite- KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chrysocolla and Poudretteite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysocolla and Poudretteite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysocolla and Poudretteite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysocolla is 2.51-2.53 whereas that of Poudretteite is 2.51-2.53.