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Schorlomite and Turquoise Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.77-3.932.30-2.90
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
Good to perfect_usually N/A
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.55-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Schorlomite and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Schorlomite 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 Schorlomite and Turquoise chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Schorlomite- Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Schorlomite and Turquoise Specific Gravity

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