Wernerite and Turquoise Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
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Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.50-2.80
2.30-2.90
Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Cleavage
Not Available
Good to perfect_usually N/A
Chemical Composition
Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
Wernerite and Turquoise Chemical Formula
While comparing Wernerite 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 Wernerite and Turquoise chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Wernerite- Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
Wernerite and Turquoise Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Wernerite and Turquoise Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Wernerite and Turquoise Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Wernerite is 2.30-2.90 whereas that of Turquoise is 2.30-2.90.