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Turquoise and Lizardite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90
2.55
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
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1.6 Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
{001} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
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1.8 Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Turquoise and Lizardite Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Lizardite 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 Lizardite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
  • Chemical formula of Lizardite- Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Turquoise and Lizardite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Lizardite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Lizardite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 2.55 whereas that of Lizardite is 2.55.