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Demantoid

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Demantoid and Turquoise Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

-
Soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.77-3.952.30-2.90
1 7.18
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Fracture

-
Conchoidal

Cleavage

Imperfect
Good to perfect_usually N/A

Mohs Hardness

6.55-6
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Demantoid and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Demantoid 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 Demantoid and Turquoise chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Demantoid- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Demantoid and Turquoise Specific Gravity

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