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Turquoise and Pargasite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90
3.04-3.26
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Splintery, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
{110} perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Turquoise and Pargasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Pargasite 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 Pargasite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
  • Chemical formula of Pargasite- NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Turquoise and Pargasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Pargasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Pargasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 3.04-3.26 whereas that of Pargasite is 3.04-3.26.