Axinite and Turquoise Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.26-3.36
2.30-2.90
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Cleavage
Good on {100}
Good to perfect_usually N/A
Chemical Composition
(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
Axinite and Turquoise Chemical Formula
While comparing Axinite 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 Axinite and Turquoise chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Axinite- (Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
Axinite and Turquoise Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Axinite and Turquoise Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Axinite and Turquoise Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Axinite is 2.30-2.90 whereas that of Turquoise is 2.30-2.90.