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Grandidierite and Turquoise Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.85-3.00
2.30-2.90
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect
Good to perfect_usually N/A
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Grandidierite and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Grandidierite 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 Grandidierite and Turquoise chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Grandidierite- (Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Grandidierite and Turquoise Specific Gravity

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