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Augite and Turquoise Physical Properties


Turquoise and Augite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.19-3.56  
2.30-2.90  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {010} Indistinct  
Good to perfect_usually N/A  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al,Ti)(Si,Al) 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O  

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Augite and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Augite 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 Augite and Turquoise chemical formula.

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Augite and Turquoise Specific Gravity

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

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