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Sulfur and Turquoise Physical Properties


Turquoise and Sulfur Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
insoluble   
Soluble   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
Not Available   
2.30-2.90   

Fracture
(e.g. graphite).   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect   
Good to perfect_usually N/A   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O   

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Sulfur and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur 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 Sulfur and Turquoise chemical formula.

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Sulfur and Turquoise Specific Gravity

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

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