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Turquoise and Humite Physical Properties

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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
3.20-3.32
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
Poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 7(SiO 4) 3(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Turquoise and Humite Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Humite 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 Humite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
  • Chemical formula of Humite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 7(SiO 4) 3(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Turquoise and Humite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Humite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Humite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 3.20-3.32 whereas that of Humite is 3.20-3.32.