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Turquoise and Glaucophane Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90
3-3.15
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
Good on [110] and on [001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
6.0-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Turquoise and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
  • Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Turquoise and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Glaucophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Glaucophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 3-3.15 whereas that of Glaucophane is 3-3.15.