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Turquoise and Chrysocolla Physical Properties


Chrysocolla and Turquoise Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90   
2.00-2.45   

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

Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A   
none   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
2-4   

Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O   
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4   

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Turquoise and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise 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 Turquoise and Chrysocolla chemical formula.

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Turquoise and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

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

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