Gaspeite and Turquoise Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
HCl soluble
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.71
  
2.30-2.90
  
Fracture
Uneven
  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
Cleavage
{10 1 1} Good
  
Good to perfect_usually N/A
  
Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
  
5-6
  
Chemical Composition
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
  
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
  
Gaspeite and Turquoise Chemical Formula
While comparing Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite and Turquoise chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
- Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
Gaspeite and Turquoise Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gaspeite and Turquoise Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gaspeite and Turquoise Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gaspeite is 2.30-2.90 whereas that of Turquoise is 2.30-2.90.