Turquoise and Norbergite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90
3.177
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
{???} Distinct
Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
Mg 3(SiO 4)(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Turquoise and Norbergite Chemical Formula
While comparing Turquoise and Norbergite 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 Norbergite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
- Chemical formula of Norbergite- Mg 3(SiO 4)(F,OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Turquoise and Norbergite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Norbergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Norbergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 3.177 whereas that of Norbergite is 3.177.