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Anorthite and Turquoise Physical Properties


Turquoise and Anorthite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.77   
2.30-2.90   

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

Cleavage
Perfect [001] good [010] poor [110]   
Good to perfect_usually N/A   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O   

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Anorthite and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Anorthite 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 Anorthite and Turquoise chemical formula.

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Anorthite and Turquoise Specific Gravity

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

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