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Turquoise and Ettringite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Partially soluble in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90
1.77
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
Perfect on {10 1 0}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
2-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Turquoise and Ettringite Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Ettringite 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 Ettringite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
  • Chemical formula of Ettringite- Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Turquoise and Ettringite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Ettringite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Ettringite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 1.77 whereas that of Ettringite is 1.77.