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Turquoise and Strontianite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.30-2.903.63-3.79
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
{110} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-63.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Turquoise and Strontianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Strontianite 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 Strontianite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
  • Chemical formula of Strontianite- SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Turquoise and Strontianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Strontianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Strontianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 3.63-3.79 whereas that of Strontianite is 3.63-3.79.