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Turquoise and Hauyne Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Gelatinises in acids
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.30-2.902.4-2.5
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
Distinct on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-65-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
(Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2

Turquoise and Hauyne Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Hauyne 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 Hauyne chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
  • Chemical formula of Hauyne- (Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2

Turquoise and Hauyne Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Hauyne Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Hauyne Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 2.4-2.5 whereas that of Hauyne is 2.4-2.5.