Turquoise and Thomsonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90
2.25-2.40
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
perfect on {010}; good on {100}
Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Turquoise and Thomsonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Turquoise and Thomsonite 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 Thomsonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
- Chemical formula of Thomsonite- NaCa 2Al 5Si 5O 20 · 6H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Turquoise and Thomsonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Thomsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Thomsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 2.25-2.40 whereas that of Thomsonite is 2.25-2.40.