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Epidote and Turquoise Physical Properties


Turquoise and Epidote Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.25-3.50  
2.30-2.90  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Fibrous  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{001} perfect and {100} imperfect  
Good to perfect_usually N/A  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
CaAl 2(Fe3+ ,Al)Si 3O 12(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O  

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Epidote and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Epidote 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 Epidote and Turquoise chemical formula.

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Epidote and Turquoise Specific Gravity

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

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