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Garnet and Turquoise Physical Properties


Turquoise and Garnet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.55-4.33  
2.30-2.90  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indistinct  
Good to perfect_usually N/A  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.  
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O  

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Garnet and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet 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 Garnet and Turquoise chemical formula.

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Garnet and Turquoise Specific Gravity

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

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