Hodgkinsonite and Turquoise Physical Properties

Hodgkinsonite and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Hodgkinsonite 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 Hodgkinsonite and Turquoise chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Hodgkinsonite- Mn2+ Zn 2SiO 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
• Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl₆(PO₄)₄(OH)₈ • 4H₂O

Hodgkinsonite and Turquoise Specific Gravity

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