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Ceylonite and Turquoise Physical Properties


Turquoise and Ceylonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
none   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.63-3.9   
2.30-2.90   

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

Cleavage
Indistinct   
Good to perfect_usually N/A   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references   
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O   

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Ceylonite and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite and Turquoise chemical formula.

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Ceylonite and Turquoise Specific Gravity

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

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