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Turquoise and Spodumene Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.30-2.903.15-3.21
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-66-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
LiAlSi2O6

Turquoise and Spodumene Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Spodumene 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 Spodumene chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
  • Chemical formula of Spodumene- LiAlSi2O6

Turquoise and Spodumene Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Spodumene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Spodumene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Spodumene is 3.15-3.21.