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Boracite and Turquoise Physical Properties


Turquoise and Boracite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.95-2.96  
2.30-2.90  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Good to perfect_usually N/A  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O  

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Boracite and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Boracite 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 Boracite and Turquoise chemical formula.

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Boracite and Turquoise Specific Gravity

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

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