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Phosphosiderite and Turquoise Physical Properties


Turquoise and Phosphosiderite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.74-2.76  
2.30-2.90  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct  
Good to perfect_usually N/A  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
Fe3+ PO 4 · 2H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)  
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O  

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Phosphosiderite and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Phosphosiderite 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 Phosphosiderite and Turquoise chemical formula.

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Phosphosiderite and Turquoise Specific Gravity

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

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