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Kutnohorite and Turquoise Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.122.30-2.90
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 1}
Good to perfect_usually N/A
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-45-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Kutnohorite and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Kutnohorite 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 Kutnohorite and Turquoise chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Kutnohorite and Turquoise Specific Gravity

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