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Turquoise and Milarite 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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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90
2.52-2.60
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
{0001} Imperfect, {1120} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
5.5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
KCa 2AlBe 2Si 12O 30 · 0.5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Turquoise and Milarite Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Milarite 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 Milarite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
  • Chemical formula of Milarite- KCa 2AlBe 2Si 12O 30 · 0.5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Turquoise and Milarite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Milarite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Milarite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 2.52-2.60 whereas that of Milarite is 2.52-2.60.