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Turquoise and Ekanite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90
3.28-3.32
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
{101} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Turquoise and Ekanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Ekanite 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 Ekanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
  • Chemical formula of Ekanite- ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Turquoise and Ekanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Ekanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Ekanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 3.28-3.32 whereas that of Ekanite is 3.28-3.32.