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Hibonite and Turquoise Physical Properties


Turquoise and Hibonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.84   
2.30-2.90   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting   
Good to perfect_usually N/A   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19   
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O   

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Hibonite and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Hibonite 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 Hibonite and Turquoise chemical formula.

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Hibonite and Turquoise Specific Gravity

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

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