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Turquoise and Austinite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.30-2.904.12
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-64-4.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Turquoise and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Austinite 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 Austinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
  • Chemical formula of Austinite- CaZn(AsO4)(OH)

Turquoise and Austinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Austinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Austinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 4.12 whereas that of Austinite is 4.12.