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Vesuvianite and Turquoise Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids
Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43
2.30-2.90
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}
Good to perfect_usually N/A
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
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CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Vesuvianite and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite and Turquoise 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 Vesuvianite and Turquoise chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Vesuvianite and Turquoise Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Vesuvianite and Turquoise Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Vesuvianite and Turquoise Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Vesuvianite is 2.30-2.90 whereas that of Turquoise is 2.30-2.90.