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Schorl and Turquoise Physical Properties

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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
3.18-3.222.30-2.90
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{1011} Indistinct
Good to perfect_usually N/A
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available5-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na(Fe2+3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Schorl and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Schorl 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 Schorl and Turquoise chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Schorl- Na(Fe2+3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Schorl and Turquoise Specific Gravity

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