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Turquoise and Lawsonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.30-2.903.09
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-68
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
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Turquoise and Lawsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
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Turquoise and Lawsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Lawsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Lawsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 3.09 whereas that of Lawsonite is 3.09.