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Turquoise and Sapphirine 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
3.40-3.58
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
{010} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
(Al,Mg) 8(Al,Si) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Turquoise and Sapphirine Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Sapphirine 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 Sapphirine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
  • Chemical formula of Sapphirine- (Al,Mg) 8(Al,Si) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Turquoise and Sapphirine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Sapphirine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Sapphirine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 3.40-3.58 whereas that of Sapphirine is 3.40-3.58.