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Turquoise and Dolomite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Poorly soluble in dilute HCl
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90
2.80-2.95
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
3.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Turquoise and Dolomite Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Dolomite 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 Dolomite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
  • Chemical formula of Dolomite- CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Turquoise and Dolomite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Dolomite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Dolomite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 2.80-2.95 whereas that of Dolomite is 2.80-2.95.