Turquoise and Wavellite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
insoluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90
2.36
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous
Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct
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
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.