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Turquoise and Fayalite 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
2.30-2.904.392
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-66.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Turquoise and Fayalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Fayalite 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 Fayalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
  • Chemical formula of Fayalite- Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Turquoise and Fayalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Fayalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Fayalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 4.392 whereas that of Fayalite is 4.392.