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Mottramite and Turquoise Physical Properties


Turquoise and Mottramite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.9  
2.30-2.90  

Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None observed  
Good to perfect_usually N/A  

Mohs Hardness
3  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
PbCu(VO4)(OH)  
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O  

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Mottramite and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Mottramite 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 Mottramite and Turquoise chemical formula.

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Mottramite and Turquoise Specific Gravity

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

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