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Piemontite and Turquoise Physical Properties


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Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
2.30-2.90   

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

Cleavage
[001] good, [100] distinct   
Good to perfect_usually N/A   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
5-6   

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

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Piemontite and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Piemontite 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 Piemontite and Turquoise chemical formula.

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Piemontite and Turquoise Specific Gravity

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

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