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Legrandite and Turquoise Physical Properties


Turquoise and Legrandite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.98-4.04   
2.30-2.90   

Fracture
Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
Imperfect, poor one {100}   
Good to perfect_usually N/A   

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O   

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Legrandite and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Legrandite 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 Legrandite and Turquoise chemical formula.

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Legrandite and Turquoise Specific Gravity

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

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