Turquoise and Spodumene 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
  
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.