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Turquoise and Spodumene Physical Properties


Spodumene and Turquoise Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90   
3.15-3.21   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A   
Perfect prismatic, two directions {110} ∧ {1 1 0} at 87°   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O   
LiAlSi2O6   

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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.

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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.

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