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Leucite and Turquoise Physical Properties


Turquoise and Leucite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.45-2.50   
2.30-2.90   

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

Cleavage
Poor on {110}   
Good to perfect_usually N/A   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
KAlSi 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O   

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Leucite and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Leucite 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 Leucite and Turquoise chemical formula.

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Leucite and Turquoise Specific Gravity

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

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