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Turquoise
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Physical Properties of Turquoise

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.30-2.90
Amber
1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Good to perfect_usually N/A

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-6
Amber
2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Turquoise Cleavage

When it comes to choosing the best pick among Semi Precious Gemstones gemstones, Turquoise is known to be a popular choice!Physical properties of Turquoise include its hardness, gravity, fracture, cleavage, etc. For any gemstone crystal, Turquoise Optical Properties are responsible for imparting various physical properties to its structure. Knowledge of these properties is equally important to gem-cutters as well as to consumers. Turquoise cleavage is nothing but the plane across which the crystal splits during cutting. Turquoise cleavage is Good to perfect_usually N/A,and specific gravity of Turquoise is 2.30-2.90.

The physical properties of Turquoise, in fact, are imparted by the chemical composition of its individual molecule. The reactivity or inertness of the crystal is solely governed by its chemical structure. Chemical composition of Turquoise is represented by CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O.