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Amazonite and Turquoise Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Not Available
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57
2.30-2.90
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Good to perfect_usually N/A
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Amazonite and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite 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 Amazonite and Turquoise chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Amazonite and Turquoise Specific Gravity

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

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