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Turquoise and Pezzottaite 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
2.90-3.14
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
Imperfect; basal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Turquoise and Pezzottaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Pezzottaite 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 Pezzottaite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
  • Chemical formula of Pezzottaite- (Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Turquoise and Pezzottaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Pezzottaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Pezzottaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 2.90-3.14 whereas that of Pezzottaite is 2.90-3.14.