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Leucophanite and Turquoise Physical Properties


Turquoise and Leucophanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Soluble   

Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.30-2.90   

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

Cleavage
{???} Good, {???} Good, {???} Distinct   
Good to perfect_usually N/A   

Mohs Hardness
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5-6   

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

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Leucophanite and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Leucophanite 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 Leucophanite and Turquoise chemical formula.

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Leucophanite and Turquoise Specific Gravity

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

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