Turquoise and Moonstone Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90
2.56-2.60
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8
Turquoise and Moonstone Chemical Formula
While comparing Turquoise and Moonstone 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 Moonstone chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
- Chemical formula of Moonstone- Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8
Turquoise and Moonstone Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Moonstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Moonstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 2.56-2.60 whereas that of Moonstone is 2.56-2.60.