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Mother of Pearl
Mother of Pearl

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Mother of Pearl and Turquoise Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.65-2.872.30-2.90
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
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Good to perfect_usually N/A
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.55-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
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CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Mother of Pearl and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Mother of Pearl 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 Mother of Pearl and Turquoise chemical formula.

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

Mother of Pearl and Turquoise Specific Gravity

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