Glaucophane and Turquoise Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3-3.15
  
2.30-2.90
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
Cleavage
Good on [110] and on [001]
  
Good to perfect_usually N/A
  
Mohs Hardness
6.0-6.5
  
5-6
  
Chemical Composition
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
  
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
  
Glaucophane and Turquoise Chemical Formula
While comparing Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane and Turquoise chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
- Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
Glaucophane and Turquoise Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Glaucophane and Turquoise Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Glaucophane and Turquoise Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Glaucophane is 2.30-2.90 whereas that of Turquoise is 2.30-2.90.