Turquoise and Phlogopite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Tough
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90
  
2.78-2.85
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
None, Uneven
  
Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
  
Perfect basal (001)
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
2-2.5
  
Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
  
Not Available
  
Turquoise and Phlogopite Chemical Formula
While comparing Turquoise and Phlogopite 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 Phlogopite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
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Turquoise and Phlogopite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Phlogopite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Phlogopite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 2.78-2.85 whereas that of Phlogopite is 2.78-2.85.