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Turquoise and Starlite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90
3.91-4.73
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
6.5-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
ZrSiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Turquoise and Starlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Starlite 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 Starlite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
  • Chemical formula of Starlite- ZrSiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Turquoise and Starlite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Starlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Starlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 3.91-4.73 whereas that of Starlite is 3.91-4.73.