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Lawsonite and Turquoise Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.09
2.30-2.90
1.5 Fracture
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
Good to perfect_usually N/A
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
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CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Lawsonite and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite and Turquoise chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Lawsonite and Turquoise Specific Gravity

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