Turquoise and Eudialyte Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Soluble
H 2 SO 4
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90
2.74-3.00
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
Distinct on {0001} imperfect on {11 2 0}
Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
Na 4(Ca,Ce) 2(Fe,Mn,Y)ZrSi 8O 22(OH,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Turquoise and Eudialyte Chemical Formula
While comparing Turquoise and Eudialyte 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 Eudialyte chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
- Chemical formula of Eudialyte- Na 4(Ca,Ce) 2(Fe,Mn,Y)ZrSi 8O 22(OH,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Turquoise and Eudialyte Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Eudialyte Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Eudialyte Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 2.74-3.00 whereas that of Eudialyte is 2.74-3.00.