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Turquoise and Lepidolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90
2.80-2.90
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
{001} perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Turquoise and Lepidolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Lepidolite 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 Lepidolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
  • Chemical formula of Lepidolite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Turquoise and Lepidolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Lepidolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Lepidolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 2.80-2.90 whereas that of Lepidolite is 2.80-2.90.