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Ammolite and Turquoise Physical Properties


Turquoise and Ammolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.75-2.80   
2.30-2.90   

Fracture
Uneven, Granular   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
no true cleavage   
Good to perfect_usually N/A   

Mohs Hardness
4   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O   

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Ammolite and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Ammolite 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 Ammolite and Turquoise chemical formula.

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Ammolite and Turquoise Specific Gravity

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

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