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Boleite and Turquoise Physical Properties


Turquoise and Boleite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.05  
2.30-2.90  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
[001] perfect  
Good to perfect_usually N/A  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O  

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Boleite and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Boleite 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 Boleite and Turquoise chemical formula.

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Boleite and Turquoise Specific Gravity

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

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