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Jet and Turquoise Physical Properties


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Turquoise and Jet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Not Available   

Solubility
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Soluble   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.19-1.35   
2.30-2.90   

Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Good to perfect_usually N/A   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-4   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O   

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Jet and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Jet 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 Jet and Turquoise chemical formula.

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Jet and Turquoise Specific Gravity

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

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