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Gaylussite and Turquoise Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
decomposes in water
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.93-1.992.30-2.90
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
perfect [110]
Good to perfect_usually N/A
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.55-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Gaylussite and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaylussite 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 Gaylussite and Turquoise chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Gaylussite and Turquoise Specific Gravity

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