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Turquoise and Chrysoprase Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90
2.58-2.64
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )

Turquoise and Chrysoprase Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Chrysoprase 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 Chrysoprase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
  • Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )

Turquoise and Chrysoprase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Chrysoprase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Chrysoprase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Chrysoprase is 2.58-2.64.

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