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Gibbsite and Turquoise Physical Properties


Turquoise and Gibbsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.35   
2.30-2.90   

Fracture
Fibrous, Difficult, Fibrous   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
{001} Perfect   
Good to perfect_usually N/A   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Al(OH)3   
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O   

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Gibbsite and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Gibbsite 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 Gibbsite and Turquoise chemical formula.

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Gibbsite and Turquoise Specific Gravity

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

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