Wavellite and Turquoise Physical Properties

Wavellite

Turquoise

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.362.30-2.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct

Good to perfect_usually N/A

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-45-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

CuAl₆(PO₄)₄(OH)₈ • 4H₂O

Wavellite and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Wavellite 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 Wavellite and Turquoise chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Wavellite- Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl₆(PO₄)₄(OH)₈ • 4H₂O

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Wavellite and Turquoise Specific Gravity

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