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Marialite and Turquoise Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.50
2.30-2.90
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {100} and {110}
Good to perfect_usually N/A
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Marialite and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Marialite 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 Marialite and Turquoise chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Marialite- 3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Marialite and Turquoise Specific Gravity

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