Turquoise and Aegirine Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90
3.50-3.60
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
Good on {110}, (110) ^ (1 1 0) ≈87°; parting on {100}
Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
(Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Turquoise and Aegirine Chemical Formula
While comparing Turquoise and Aegirine 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 Turquoise and Aegirine chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
- Chemical formula of Aegirine- (Na,Fe,Ca)Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Turquoise and Aegirine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Aegirine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Aegirine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 3.50-3.60 whereas that of Aegirine is 3.50-3.60.