Turquoise and Rhodolite Physical Properties

Turquoise

Rhodolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.30-2.903.84

1 7.18

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

5-67-7.5

2 10

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

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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.