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Brookite and Turquoise Physical Properties


Turquoise and Brookite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.87-4.14   
2.30-2.90   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}   
Good to perfect_usually N/A   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O   

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Brookite and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Brookite 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 Brookite and Turquoise chemical formula.

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Brookite and Turquoise Specific Gravity

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

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