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Feldspar and Turquoise Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.56-2.752.30-2.90
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
two or three
Good to perfect_usually N/A
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.55-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
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CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Feldspar and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Feldspar 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 Feldspar and Turquoise chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Feldspar and Turquoise Specific Gravity

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