Turquoise and Zincite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90
5.50-5.90
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }
Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Turquoise and Zincite Chemical Formula
While comparing Turquoise and Zincite 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 Zincite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
- Chemical formula of Zincite- (Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Turquoise and Zincite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Zincite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Zincite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 5.50-5.90 whereas that of Zincite is 5.50-5.90.