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Nuummite and Turquoise Physical Properties


Turquoise and Nuummite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.18-3.37   
2.30-2.90   

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

Cleavage
Perfect on 210   
Good to perfect_usually N/A   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O   

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Nuummite and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Nuummite 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 Nuummite and Turquoise chemical formula.

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Nuummite and Turquoise Specific Gravity

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

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