Turquoise and Erythrite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Sectile
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90
  
3.06
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).
  
Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
  
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
Not Available
  
Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
  
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
  
Turquoise and Erythrite Chemical Formula
While comparing Turquoise and Erythrite 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 Erythrite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
- Chemical formula of Erythrite- Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
Turquoise and Erythrite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Erythrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Erythrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 3.06 whereas that of Erythrite is 3.06.