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Hercynite and Turquoise Physical Properties


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Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Soluble   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.39   
2.30-2.90   

Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Uneven   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct   
Good to perfect_usually N/A   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Fe2+ Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O   

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Hercynite and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Hercynite 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 Hercynite and Turquoise chemical formula.

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Hercynite and Turquoise Specific Gravity

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

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