Turquoise and Axinite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90
3.26-3.36
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
Good on {100}
Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Turquoise and Axinite Chemical Formula
While comparing Turquoise and Axinite 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 Axinite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
- Chemical formula of Axinite- (Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Turquoise and Axinite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Axinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Axinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 3.26-3.36 whereas that of Axinite is 3.26-3.36.