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Pietersite and Turquoise Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
Not Available2.30-2.90
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
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Good to perfect_usually N/A
1.7 Mohs Hardness
55-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
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CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Pietersite and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Pietersite 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 Pietersite and Turquoise chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Pietersite and Turquoise Specific Gravity

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