Erythrite and Turquoise Physical Properties
Tenacity
Sectile
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.06
  
2.30-2.90
  
Fracture
Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).
  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.
  
Good to perfect_usually N/A
  
Mohs Hardness
Not Available
  
5-6
  
Chemical Composition
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
  
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
  
Erythrite and Turquoise Chemical Formula
While comparing Erythrite 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 Erythrite and Turquoise chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Erythrite- Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
Erythrite and Turquoise Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Erythrite and Turquoise Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Erythrite and Turquoise Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Erythrite is 2.30-2.90 whereas that of Turquoise is 2.30-2.90.