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Edenite and Turquoise Physical Properties

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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
3.05-3.37
2.30-2.90
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Good on (110)
Good to perfect_usually N/A
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Edenite and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Edenite 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 Edenite and Turquoise chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Edenite- NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Edenite and Turquoise Specific Gravity

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