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Turquoise and Legrandite Physical Properties

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
2.30-2.903.98-4.04
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
Imperfect, poor one {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-64.5-5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Turquoise and Legrandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Legrandite 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 Legrandite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
  • Chemical formula of Legrandite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Turquoise and Legrandite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Legrandite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Legrandite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 3.98-4.04 whereas that of Legrandite is 3.98-4.04.