Vesuvianite and Turquoise Physical Properties

Vesuvianite

Turquoise

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.32-3.432.30-2.90

1 7.18

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

6-75-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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.

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

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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.