Seraphinite and Turquoise Physical Properties

Seraphinite

Turquoise

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.60-3.022.30-2.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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Good to perfect_usually N/A

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

CuAl₆(PO₄)₄(OH)₈ • 4H₂O

Seraphinite and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Seraphinite 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 Seraphinite and Turquoise chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Seraphinite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl₆(PO₄)₄(OH)₈ • 4H₂O

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Seraphinite and Turquoise Specific Gravity

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