Eudialyte and Turquoise Physical Properties

Eudialyte

Turquoise

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

H 2 SO 4

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.74-3.002.30-2.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Distinct on {0001} imperfect on {11 2 0}

Good to perfect_usually N/A

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Na 4(Ca,Ce) 2(Fe,Mn,Y)ZrSi 8O 22(OH,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

CuAl₆(PO₄)₄(OH)₈ • 4H₂O

Eudialyte and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Eudialyte 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 Eudialyte and Turquoise chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Eudialyte- Na 4(Ca,Ce) 2(Fe,Mn,Y)ZrSi 8O 22(OH,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl₆(PO₄)₄(OH)₈ • 4H₂O

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Eudialyte and Turquoise Specific Gravity

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