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Turquoise and Hambergite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90
2.33-2.37
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
Perfect on {010}, good on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Turquoise and Hambergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Hambergite 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 Hambergite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
  • Chemical formula of Hambergite- Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Turquoise and Hambergite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Hambergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Hambergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 2.33-2.37 whereas that of Hambergite is 2.33-2.37.