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Chrysocolla and Turquoise Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.00-2.45
2.30-2.90
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
none
Good to perfect_usually N/A
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-4
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Chrysocolla and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysocolla and Turquoise 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 Turquoise chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4
  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Chrysocolla and Turquoise Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysocolla and Turquoise Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysocolla and Turquoise Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysocolla is 2.30-2.90 whereas that of Turquoise is 2.30-2.90.