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Turquoise and Vivianite 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
2.64-2.70
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
(e.g. graphite).
1.6 Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
{010} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
Not Available
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Turquoise and Vivianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Vivianite 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 Vivianite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
  • Chemical formula of Vivianite- Fe 3(PO 4) 2 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Turquoise and Vivianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Vivianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Vivianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 2.64-2.70 whereas that of Vivianite is 2.64-2.70.