Sarcopside and Turquoise Physical Properties

Sarcopside

Turquoise

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.79-3.942.30-2.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Lamellar, Splintery

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor

Good to perfect_usually N/A

1.7 Mohs Hardness

45-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

CuAl₆(PO₄)₄(OH)₈ • 4H₂O

Sarcopside and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Sarcopside 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 Sarcopside and Turquoise chemical formula.

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

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Sarcopside and Turquoise Specific Gravity

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