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Simpsonite and Turquoise Physical Properties


Turquoise and Simpsonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.30-2.90  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Good to perfect_usually N/A  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O  

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Simpsonite and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Simpsonite 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 Simpsonite and Turquoise chemical formula.

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Simpsonite and Turquoise Specific Gravity

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

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