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Villiaumite and Turquoise Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.79
2.30-2.90
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect, {001} Perfect
Good to perfect_usually N/A
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaFUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Villiaumite and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Villiaumite 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 Villiaumite and Turquoise chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Villiaumite- NaFUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Villiaumite and Turquoise Specific Gravity

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