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Hercynite and Turquoise Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Not Available
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.39
2.30-2.90
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct
Good to perfect_usually N/A
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe2+ Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Hercynite and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Hercynite 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 Hercynite and Turquoise chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hercynite- Fe2+ Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Hercynite and Turquoise Specific Gravity

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