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Austinite and Turquoise Physical Properties


Turquoise and Austinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.12  
2.30-2.90  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}  
Good to perfect_usually N/A  

Mohs Hardness
4-4.5  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)  
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O  

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Austinite and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Austinite 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 Austinite and Turquoise chemical formula.

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Austinite and Turquoise Specific Gravity

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

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