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Turquoise and Xonotlite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.30-2.902.71-2.72
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
{???} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-66-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Turquoise and Xonotlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Xonotlite 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 Xonotlite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
  • Chemical formula of Xonotlite- Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Turquoise and Xonotlite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Xonotlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Xonotlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 2.71-2.72 whereas that of Xonotlite is 2.71-2.72.