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Turquoise and Atacamite 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
2.30-2.90
3.745-3.776
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
Cu2Cl(OH)3

Turquoise and Atacamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Atacamite 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 Atacamite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
  • Chemical formula of Atacamite- Cu2Cl(OH)3

Turquoise and Atacamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Atacamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Atacamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 3.745-3.776 whereas that of Atacamite is 3.745-3.776.