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Glass and Turquoise Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.39-4.00
2.30-2.90
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
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Good to perfect_usually N/A
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-6
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
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CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Glass and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Glass 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 Glass and Turquoise chemical formula.

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

Glass and Turquoise Specific Gravity

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