Turquoise and Cryolite Physical Properties

Turquoise

Cryolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.30-2.902.97

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Good to perfect_usually N/A

None observed

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-62.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CuAl₆(PO₄)₄(OH)₈ • 4H₂O

Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Turquoise and Cryolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Cryolite 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 Cryolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl₆(PO₄)₄(OH)₈ • 4H₂O
Chemical formula of Cryolite- Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Turquoise and Cryolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Cryolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Cryolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 2.97 whereas that of Cryolite is 2.97.