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Turquoise and Poudretteite 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
2.51-2.53
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal, Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Turquoise and Poudretteite Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Poudretteite 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 Poudretteite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
  • Chemical formula of Poudretteite- KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Turquoise and Poudretteite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Poudretteite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Poudretteite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 2.51-2.53 whereas that of Poudretteite is 2.51-2.53.