Turquoise and Ekanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90
3.28-3.32
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
{101} Distinct
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.