Turquoise and Phenakite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90
2.90-2.98
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), Brittle
Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
Distinct on {11 2 0}, imperfect on {10 1 1}
Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
Be 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Turquoise and Phenakite Chemical Formula
While comparing Turquoise and Phenakite 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 Phenakite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
- Chemical formula of Phenakite- Be 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Turquoise and Phenakite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Phenakite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Phenakite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 2.90-2.98 whereas that of Phenakite is 2.90-2.98.