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Turquoise and Clintonite 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
2.30-2.903.0-3.1
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
Perfect on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-63.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2

Turquoise and Clintonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Clintonite 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 Clintonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
  • Chemical formula of Clintonite- Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2

Turquoise and Clintonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Clintonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Clintonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 3.0-3.1 whereas that of Clintonite is 3.0-3.1.