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Turquoise and Gibbsite 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
2.30-2.902.35
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Fibrous, Difficult, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
{001} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-62.5-3
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
Al(OH)3

Turquoise and Gibbsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Gibbsite 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 Gibbsite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
  • Chemical formula of Gibbsite- Al(OH)3

Turquoise and Gibbsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Gibbsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Gibbsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 2.35 whereas that of Gibbsite is 2.35.