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Arfvedsonite and Turquoise Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.3-3.52.30-2.90
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on [110]
Good to perfect_usually N/A
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-65-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Arfvedsonite and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Arfvedsonite 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 Arfvedsonite and Turquoise chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Arfvedsonite- NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Arfvedsonite and Turquoise Specific Gravity

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