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Turquoise and Clinohedrite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.30-2.903.28-3.335
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
{010} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-65.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Turquoise and Clinohedrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Clinohedrite 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 Clinohedrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
  • Chemical formula of Clinohedrite- CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Turquoise and Clinohedrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Clinohedrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Clinohedrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 3.28-3.335 whereas that of Clinohedrite is 3.28-3.335.