Turquoise and Serpentine Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90
2.44-2.62
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
5-6
2.5-5.5
Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Turquoise and Serpentine Chemical Formula
While comparing Turquoise and Serpentine 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 Serpentine chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
- Chemical formula of Serpentine- H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Turquoise and Serpentine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Serpentine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Serpentine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 2.44-2.62 whereas that of Serpentine is 2.44-2.62.