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Nifontovite and Turquoise Physical Properties


Turquoise and Nifontovite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.35-2.36   
2.30-2.90   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
{???} Indistinct   
Good to perfect_usually N/A   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Ca 3B 6O 6(OH) 12 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)   
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O   

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Nifontovite and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Nifontovite 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 Nifontovite and Turquoise chemical formula.

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Nifontovite and Turquoise Specific Gravity

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

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