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Turquoise and Clinohumite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90
3.13-3.75
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
Poor on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 9(SiO 4) 4(F,OH)) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Turquoise and Clinohumite Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Clinohumite 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 Clinohumite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
  • Chemical formula of Clinohumite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 9(SiO 4) 4(F,OH)) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Turquoise and Clinohumite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Clinohumite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Clinohumite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 3.13-3.75 whereas that of Clinohumite is 3.13-3.75.