Jacinth and Turquoise Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Soluble
  
Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.30-2.90
  
Fracture
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Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
Cleavage
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Good to perfect_usually N/A
  
Mohs Hardness
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5-6
  
Chemical Composition
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CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
  
Jacinth and Turquoise Chemical Formula
While comparing Jacinth 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 Jacinth and Turquoise chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
Jacinth and Turquoise Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jacinth and Turquoise Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jacinth and Turquoise Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jacinth is 2.30-2.90 whereas that of Turquoise is 2.30-2.90.