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Andesine and Turquoise Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65-2.69
2.30-2.90
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
Good to perfect_usually N/A
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Andesine and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Andesine 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 Andesine and Turquoise chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Andesine and Turquoise Specific Gravity

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

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