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Turquoise and Muscovite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Elastic
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90
2.78-2.88
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Micaceous, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
Perfect on the {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
2-3
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Turquoise and Muscovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Muscovite 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 Muscovite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
  • Chemical formula of Muscovite- KAl 2AlSi 3O 10(OH) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Turquoise and Muscovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Muscovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Muscovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 2.78-2.88 whereas that of Muscovite is 2.78-2.88.