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Turquoise and Calcite Satin Spar Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.30-2.902.67-2.73
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Turquoise and Calcite Satin Spar Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Calcite Satin Spar 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 Calcite Satin Spar chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
  • Chemical formula of Calcite Satin Spar- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Turquoise and Calcite Satin Spar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Calcite Satin Spar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Calcite Satin Spar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 2.67-2.73 whereas that of Calcite Satin Spar is 2.67-2.73.