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Turquoise and Johachidolite 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
3.45
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
CaAlB 3O 7Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Turquoise and Johachidolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Johachidolite 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 Johachidolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
  • Chemical formula of Johachidolite- CaAlB 3O 7Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Turquoise and Johachidolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Johachidolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Johachidolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 3.45 whereas that of Johachidolite is 3.45.