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Realgar and Turquoise Physical Properties


Turquoise and Realgar Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.56   
2.30-2.90   

Fracture
(e.g. graphite).   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
{010} Good   
Good to perfect_usually N/A   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
5-6   

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

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Realgar and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Realgar 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 Realgar and Turquoise chemical formula.

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Realgar and Turquoise Specific Gravity

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

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