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Spodumene and Turquoise Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
2.30-2.90
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
Good to perfect_usually N/A
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Spodumene and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Spodumene 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 Spodumene and Turquoise chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Spodumene and Turquoise Specific Gravity

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