Turquoise and Simpsonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90
Not Available
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
None
Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Turquoise and Simpsonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Turquoise and Simpsonite 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 Simpsonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
- Chemical formula of Simpsonite- Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Turquoise and Simpsonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Simpsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Simpsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is Not Available whereas that of Simpsonite is Not Available.