Wavellite and Turquoise Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
insoluble
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.36
2.30-2.90
Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Fibrous
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Cleavage
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct
Good to perfect_usually N/A
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
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.