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Larimar and Turquoise Physical Properties


Turquoise and Larimar Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Soluble   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.74-2.90   
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
5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O   

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Larimar and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Larimar 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 Larimar and Turquoise chemical formula.

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Larimar and Turquoise Specific Gravity

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

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