Turquoise and Anorthoclase Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90
2.56-2.62
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
From the Greek for oblique and fracture, descriptive of the cleavage
Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
(Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Turquoise and Anorthoclase Chemical Formula
While comparing Turquoise and Anorthoclase 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 Anorthoclase chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
- Chemical formula of Anorthoclase- (Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Turquoise and Anorthoclase Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Anorthoclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Anorthoclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 2.56-2.62 whereas that of Anorthoclase is 2.56-2.62.