Turquoise and Wavellite Physical Properties

Turquoise

Wavellite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.30-2.902.36

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

Good to perfect_usually N/A

[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-63.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CuAl₆(PO₄)₄(OH)₈ • 4H₂O

Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Turquoise and Wavellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Wavellite 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 Wavellite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl₆(PO₄)₄(OH)₈ • 4H₂O
Chemical formula of Wavellite- Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Turquoise and Wavellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Wavellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Wavellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 2.36 whereas that of Wavellite is 2.36.