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Gypsum and Chrysocolla Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Flexible
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.20-2.40
2.00-2.45
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, Fibrous, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}
none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2
2-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4

Gypsum and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Gypsum 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 Gypsum and Chrysocolla chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gypsum- CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4

Gypsum and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

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