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Sphalerite and Turquoise Physical Properties


Turquoise and Sphalerite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.95-4.10   
2.30-2.90   

Fracture
UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Uneven   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect   
Good to perfect_usually N/A   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
(Zn,Fe)SMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O   

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Sphalerite and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Sphalerite 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 Sphalerite and Turquoise chemical formula.

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Sphalerite and Turquoise Specific Gravity

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

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