Turquoise and Albite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90
  
2.60-2.65
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
  
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
6-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
  
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Turquoise and Albite Chemical Formula
While comparing Turquoise and Albite 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 Albite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
- Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Turquoise and Albite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Albite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Albite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 2.60-2.65 whereas that of Albite is 2.60-2.65.