Turquoise and Phosphophyllite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90
3.07-3.13
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
{100} Perfect, {010} Distinct, {102} Distinct
Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Turquoise and Phosphophyllite Chemical Formula
While comparing Turquoise and Phosphophyllite 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 Phosphophyllite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
- Chemical formula of Phosphophyllite- Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Turquoise and Phosphophyllite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Phosphophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Phosphophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 3.07-3.13 whereas that of Phosphophyllite is 3.07-3.13.