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Sillimanite and Turquoise Physical Properties


Turquoise and Sillimanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Tough   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.20-3.26   
2.30-2.90   

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

Cleavage
{010} perfect   
Good to perfect_usually N/A   

Mohs Hardness
6-7.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O   

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Sillimanite and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Sillimanite 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 Sillimanite and Turquoise chemical formula.

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Sillimanite and Turquoise Specific Gravity

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

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