Fibrolite and Turquoise Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.14-3.25
  
2.30-2.90
  
Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Good to perfect_usually N/A
  
Mohs Hardness
6-7
  
5-6
  
Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
  
Fibrolite and Turquoise Chemical Formula
While comparing Fibrolite 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 Fibrolite and Turquoise chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Fibrolite- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
Fibrolite and Turquoise Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fibrolite and Turquoise Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fibrolite and Turquoise Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fibrolite is 2.30-2.90 whereas that of Turquoise is 2.30-2.90.