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Turquoise and Cavansite 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
2.30-2.902.25-2.33
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
Good on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-63-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

Turquoise and Cavansite Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Cavansite 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 Cavansite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
  • Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

Turquoise and Cavansite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Cavansite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Cavansite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 2.25-2.33 whereas that of Cavansite is 2.25-2.33.