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Xonotlite and Turquoise Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.71-2.722.30-2.90
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Difficult, Fibrous
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{???} Good
Good to perfect_usually N/A
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.55-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Xonotlite and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Xonotlite 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 Xonotlite and Turquoise chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Xonotlite- Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Xonotlite and Turquoise Specific Gravity

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