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Rosasite and Turquoise Physical Properties


Turquoise and Rosasite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Effervesces in cold   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4-4.2   
2.30-2.90   

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

Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}   
Good to perfect_usually N/A   

Mohs Hardness
4   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O   

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Rosasite and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Rosasite 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 Rosasite and Turquoise chemical formula.

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Rosasite and Turquoise Specific Gravity

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

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