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Papagoite and Turquoise Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.25
2.30-2.90
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect in one direction
Good to perfect_usually N/A
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Papagoite and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Papagoite 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 Papagoite and Turquoise chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Papagoite- CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Papagoite and Turquoise Specific Gravity

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