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Narsarsukite 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
2.72-2.83
2.30-2.90
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Good on {100} and {110}
Good to perfect_usually N/A
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Narsarsukite and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Narsarsukite 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 Narsarsukite and Turquoise chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Narsarsukite- Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Narsarsukite and Turquoise Specific Gravity

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