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Alabaster and Turquoise Physical Properties


Turquoise and Alabaster Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Soluble   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.30   
2.30-2.90   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Good to perfect_usually N/A   

Mohs Hardness
2   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O   

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Alabaster and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Alabaster 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 Alabaster and Turquoise chemical formula.

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Alabaster and Turquoise Specific Gravity

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

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