Turquoise and Hambergite Physical Properties

Turquoise

Hambergite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.30-2.902.33-2.37

1 7.18

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

5-67.5

2 10

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.

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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.