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Hackmanite and Turquoise Physical Properties


Turquoise and Hackmanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.27-2.33  
2.30-2.90  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect  
Good to perfect_usually N/A  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O  

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Hackmanite and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Hackmanite 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 Hackmanite and Turquoise chemical formula.

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Hackmanite and Turquoise Specific Gravity

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

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