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Sonolite and Turquoise Physical Properties


Turquoise and Sonolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.82-4.00  
2.30-2.90  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{???} Indistinct  
Good to perfect_usually N/A  

Mohs Hardness
5.5  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O  

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Sonolite and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Sonolite 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 Sonolite and Turquoise chemical formula.

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Sonolite and Turquoise Specific Gravity

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

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