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Turquoise and Biotite Physical Properties

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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
2.7-3.3
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Even, Yellow, White
1.6 Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
Perfect on the {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
2.5-3.0
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2

Turquoise and Biotite Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Biotite 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 Biotite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
  • Chemical formula of Biotite- K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2

Turquoise and Biotite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Biotite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Biotite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 2.7-3.3 whereas that of Biotite is 2.7-3.3.