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Prase and Turquoise Physical Properties


Turquoise and Prase Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.64-2.69   
2.30-2.90   

Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Good to perfect_usually N/A   

Mohs Hardness
7   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O   

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Prase and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Prase 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 Prase and Turquoise chemical formula.

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Prase and Turquoise Specific Gravity

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

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