Thulite and Turquoise Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.1
  
2.30-2.90
  
Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
  
Good to perfect_usually N/A
  
Mohs Hardness
6-7
  
5-6
  
Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
  
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
  
Thulite and Turquoise Chemical Formula
While comparing Thulite 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 Thulite and Turquoise chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Thulite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)
- Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
Thulite and Turquoise Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Thulite and Turquoise Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Thulite and Turquoise Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Thulite is 2.30-2.90 whereas that of Turquoise is 2.30-2.90.