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Turquoise and Smithsonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90
4.00-4.65
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
Perfect on [1011]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Turquoise and Smithsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Smithsonite 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 Smithsonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
  • Chemical formula of Smithsonite- ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Turquoise and Smithsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Smithsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Smithsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 4.00-4.65 whereas that of Smithsonite is 4.00-4.65.