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Turquoise and Eosphorite Physical Properties

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
3.05-3.08
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
Poor on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Turquoise and Eosphorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
  • Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Turquoise and Eosphorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Eosphorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Eosphorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 3.05-3.08 whereas that of Eosphorite is 3.05-3.08.