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Binghamite and Turquoise Physical Properties


Turquoise and Binghamite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70  
2.30-2.90  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Good to perfect_usually N/A  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O  

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Binghamite and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Binghamite 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 Binghamite and Turquoise chemical formula.

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Binghamite and Turquoise Specific Gravity

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

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