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Selenite and Turquoise Physical Properties


Turquoise and Selenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.30-2.90  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect  
Good to perfect_usually N/A  

Mohs Hardness
2  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
CaSO4·2H2O  
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O  

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Selenite and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Selenite 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 Selenite and Turquoise chemical formula.

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Selenite and Turquoise Specific Gravity

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

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