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Amber and Turquoise Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.05-1.102.30-2.90
Achroite
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
Good to perfect_usually N/A
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.55-6
Adamite
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Amber and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Amber 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 Amber and Turquoise chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]
  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Amber and Turquoise Specific Gravity

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