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Turquoise and Anorthite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.30-2.902.77
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
Perfect [001] good [010] poor [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-66-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Turquoise and Anorthite Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Anorthite 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 Anorthite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
  • Chemical formula of Anorthite- CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Turquoise and Anorthite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Anorthite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Anorthite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 2.77 whereas that of Anorthite is 2.77.