Turquoise and Chrysotile Physical Properties

Turquoise

Chrysotile

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

insoluble in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.30-2.902.51-2.63

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

Good to perfect_usually N/A

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-62.5-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CuAl₆(PO₄)₄(OH)₈ • 4H₂O

Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Turquoise and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl₆(PO₄)₄(OH)₈ • 4H₂O
Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Turquoise and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Chrysotile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Chrysotile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Chrysotile is 2.51-2.63.