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Turquoise and Clinozoisite 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
2.30-2.90
3.21-3.38
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Irregular/uneven, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
Perfect on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Turquoise and Clinozoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Clinozoisite 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 Clinozoisite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
  • Chemical formula of Clinozoisite- Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Turquoise and Clinozoisite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Clinozoisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Clinozoisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 3.21-3.38 whereas that of Clinozoisite is 3.21-3.38.