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Turquoise and Periclase Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90
3.7-3.9
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
{001} perfect; {111} imperfect, may exhibit parting on , {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
5.5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
MgOMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Turquoise and Periclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Periclase 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 Periclase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
  • Chemical formula of Periclase- MgOMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Turquoise and Periclase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Periclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Periclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 3.7-3.9 whereas that of Periclase is 3.7-3.9.