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Turquoise and Rhodolite 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
3.84
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
none, may show indistinct parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12

Turquoise and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
  • Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12

Turquoise and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.