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Rhyolite and Turquoise Physical Properties


Turquoise and Rhyolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Soluble   

Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.30-2.90   

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

Cleavage
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Good to perfect_usually N/A   

Mohs Hardness
7   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
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CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O   

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Rhyolite and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhyolite 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 Rhyolite and Turquoise chemical formula.

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Rhyolite and Turquoise Specific Gravity

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

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