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Turquoise and Childrenite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90
3.06-3.25
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
Poor/indistinct on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
4.5-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Turquoise and Childrenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Childrenite 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 Childrenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
  • Chemical formula of Childrenite- (Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Turquoise and Childrenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Childrenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Childrenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 3.06-3.25 whereas that of Childrenite is 3.06-3.25.