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Turquoise and Mellite Physical Properties

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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
1.58-1.60
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
{011} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
2
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Turquoise and Mellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Mellite 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 Mellite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
  • Chemical formula of Mellite- Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Turquoise and Mellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Mellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Mellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 1.58-1.60 whereas that of Mellite is 1.58-1.60.