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Turquoise and Holmquistite 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
2.95-3.13
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
{210} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
Li 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2]Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Turquoise and Holmquistite Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Holmquistite 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 Holmquistite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
  • Chemical formula of Holmquistite- Li 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2]Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Turquoise and Holmquistite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Holmquistite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Holmquistite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 2.95-3.13 whereas that of Holmquistite is 2.95-3.13.