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Turquoise and Orthoclase Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90
2.54-2.61
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Gems, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
Has perfect cleavage on {001} and good cleavage on {010}. Cleavages intersect at 90°.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Turquoise and Orthoclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Orthoclase 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 Orthoclase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
  • Chemical formula of Orthoclase- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Turquoise and Orthoclase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Orthoclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Orthoclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 2.54-2.61 whereas that of Orthoclase is 2.54-2.61.