Albite and Turquoise Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.60-2.65
2.30-2.90
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}
Good to perfect_usually N/A
Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
Albite and Turquoise Chemical Formula
While comparing Albite 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 Albite and Turquoise chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
Albite and Turquoise Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Albite and Turquoise Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Albite and Turquoise Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Albite is 2.30-2.90 whereas that of Turquoise is 2.30-2.90.