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Iddingsite and Turquoise Physical Properties


Turquoise and Iddingsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Soluble   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.5-2.8   
2.30-2.90   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
{???} Perfect   
Good to perfect_usually N/A   

Mohs Hardness
3   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
MgO.Fe2O3.3SiO2•4(H2O)   
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O   

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Iddingsite and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Iddingsite 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 Iddingsite and Turquoise chemical formula.

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Iddingsite and Turquoise Specific Gravity

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

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