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Strontianite and Turquoise Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.63-3.792.30-2.90
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
{110} Good
Good to perfect_usually N/A
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.55-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Strontianite and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Strontianite 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 Strontianite and Turquoise chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Strontianite- SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Strontianite and Turquoise Specific Gravity

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