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Fluorite and Turquoise Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.00-3.25
2.30-2.90
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
Good to perfect_usually N/A
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaF2
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Fluorite and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Fluorite 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 Fluorite and Turquoise chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2
  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Fluorite and Turquoise Specific Gravity

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

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