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Turquoise and Zoisite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90
3.20-3.50
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Even
1.6 Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Turquoise and Zoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Zoisite 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 Zoisite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
  • Chemical formula of Zoisite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Turquoise and Zoisite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Zoisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Zoisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 3.20-3.50 whereas that of Zoisite is 3.20-3.50.