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Dravite and Turquoise Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.03-3.18
2.30-2.90
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Irregular, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{???} Indistinct
Good to perfect_usually N/A
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.5
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na(Mg 3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Dravite and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Dravite 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 Dravite and Turquoise chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Dravite- Na(Mg 3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Dravite and Turquoise Specific Gravity

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