Turquoise and Tantalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90
5.2
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
Good in one direction
Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
(Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Turquoise and Tantalite Chemical Formula
While comparing Turquoise and Tantalite 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 Tantalite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
- Chemical formula of Tantalite- (Fe,Mn)Ta 2O 6Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Turquoise and Tantalite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Tantalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Tantalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 5.2 whereas that of Tantalite is 5.2.