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Turquoise and Amazonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90
2.55-2.57
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
KAlSi3O8

Turquoise and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Amazonite 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 Amazonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8

Turquoise and Amazonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.

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