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Turquoise and Grossular Garnet Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90
3.6
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
6.5-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
Ca3Al2Si3O12

Turquoise and Grossular Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Grossular Garnet 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 Grossular Garnet chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
  • Chemical formula of Grossular Garnet- Ca3Al2Si3O12

Turquoise and Grossular Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Grossular Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Grossular Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 3.6 whereas that of Grossular Garnet is 3.6.