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Fibrolite and Turquoise Physical Properties


Turquoise and Fibrolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.14-3.25   
2.30-2.90   

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

Cleavage
Not Available   
Good to perfect_usually N/A   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O   

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Fibrolite and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Fibrolite 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 Fibrolite and Turquoise chemical formula.

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Fibrolite and Turquoise Specific Gravity

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

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