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Andesine and Turquoise Physical Properties


Turquoise and Andesine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65-2.69   
2.30-2.90   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}   
Good to perfect_usually N/A   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8   
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O   

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Andesine and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Andesine 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 Andesine and Turquoise chemical formula.

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Andesine and Turquoise Specific Gravity

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

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