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Fluorite and Turquoise Physical Properties


Turquoise and Fluorite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.00-3.25  
2.30-2.90  

Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}  
Good to perfect_usually N/A  

Mohs Hardness
4  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
CaF2  
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O  

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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.

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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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