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Turquoise and Gaylussite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
decomposes in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90
1.93-1.99
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
perfect [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)

Turquoise and Gaylussite Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Gaylussite 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 Gaylussite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
  • Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)

Turquoise and Gaylussite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Gaylussite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Gaylussite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 1.93-1.99 whereas that of Gaylussite is 1.93-1.99.