Turquoise and Muscovite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Elastic
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90
2.78-2.88
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Micaceous, Brittle
Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
Perfect on the {001}
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.