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Hypersthene 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
3.45-3.55
2.30-2.90
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect
Good to perfect_usually N/A
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Hypersthene and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Hypersthene 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 Hypersthene and Turquoise chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hypersthene- (Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Hypersthene and Turquoise Specific Gravity

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