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Turquoise and Sillimanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Tough
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90
3.20-3.26
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
{010} perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
6-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Turquoise and Sillimanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Sillimanite 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 Sillimanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
  • Chemical formula of Sillimanite- Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Turquoise and Sillimanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Sillimanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Sillimanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 3.20-3.26 whereas that of Sillimanite is 3.20-3.26.