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Adamite and Turquoise Physical Properties


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Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.32-4.48   
2.30-2.90   

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
{101}, good; {010}, poor   
Good to perfect_usually N/A   

Mohs Hardness
3.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)   
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O   

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Adamite and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Adamite 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 Adamite and Turquoise chemical formula.

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Adamite and Turquoise Specific Gravity

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

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