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Sogdianite and Turquoise Physical Properties


Turquoise and Sogdianite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Not Available   

Solubility
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Soluble   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.77-2.90   
2.30-2.90   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
{0001} Perfect   
Good to perfect_usually N/A   

Mohs Hardness
7   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
(K,Na) 2(Li,Fe) 3(Zr,Ti,Fe)Si 12O 30Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O   

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Sogdianite and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Sogdianite 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 Sogdianite and Turquoise chemical formula.

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Sogdianite and Turquoise Specific Gravity

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

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