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Apatite and Turquoise Physical Properties


Turquoise and Apatite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.16-3.23  
2.30-2.90  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct  
Good to perfect_usually N/A  

Mohs Hardness
5  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O  

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Apatite and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Apatite 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 Apatite and Turquoise chemical formula.

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Apatite and Turquoise Specific Gravity

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

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