Pleonast and Turquoise Physical Properties

Pleonast

Turquoise

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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

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

Not Available5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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CuAl₆(PO₄)₄(OH)₈ • 4H₂O

Pleonast and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Pleonast 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 Pleonast and Turquoise chemical formula.

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

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Pleonast and Turquoise Specific Gravity

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