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Kunzite and Turquoise Physical Properties


Turquoise and Kunzite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21  
2.30-2.90  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic  
Good to perfect_usually N/A  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6  
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O  

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Kunzite and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite 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 Kunzite and Turquoise chemical formula.

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Kunzite and Turquoise Specific Gravity

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

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