Turquoise and Hexagonite Physical Properties

Turquoise

Hexagonite

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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

2.30-2.902.98-3.03

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Good to perfect_usually N/A

[110] perfect; [010] distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-65-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CuAl₆(PO₄)₄(OH)₈ • 4H₂O

Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Turquoise and Hexagonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Hexagonite 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 Hexagonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl₆(PO₄)₄(OH)₈ • 4H₂O
Chemical formula of Hexagonite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Turquoise and Hexagonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Hexagonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Hexagonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 2.98-3.03 whereas that of Hexagonite is 2.98-3.03.