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Brazilianite and Turquoise Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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2.98-2.99
Conchoidal
(010) Distinct to good
5.5
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
 
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Soluble
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2.30-2.90
Conchoidal
Good to perfect_usually N/A
5-6
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Brazilianite and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Brazilianite 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 Brazilianite and Turquoise chemical formula.

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Brazilianite and Turquoise Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Brazilianite and Turquoise Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Brazilianite Vs Turquoise during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Brazilianite is whereas that of Turquoise is .