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Shortite and Turquoise Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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2.61
Conchoidal
{010} Distinct
3
Na 2Ca 2(CO 3) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
 
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Soluble
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2.30-2.90
Conchoidal
Good to perfect_usually N/A
5-6
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Shortite and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Shortite 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 Shortite and Turquoise chemical formula.

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Shortite and Turquoise Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Shortite and Turquoise Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Shortite Vs Turquoise during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Shortite is whereas that of Turquoise is .