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Turquoise and Andradite Garnet 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
3.8-3.9
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
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1.6 Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
6.5-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
Ca3Fe3+2Si3O12

Turquoise and Andradite Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Andradite Garnet 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 Andradite Garnet chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
  • Chemical formula of Andradite Garnet- Ca3Fe3+2Si3O12

Turquoise and Andradite Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Andradite Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Andradite Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 3.8-3.9 whereas that of Andradite Garnet is 3.8-3.9.