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Sunstone and Turquoise Physical Properties


Turquoise and Sunstone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.62-2.65  
2.30-2.90  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
001  
Good to perfect_usually N/A  

Mohs Hardness
6  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8  
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O  

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Sunstone and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Sunstone 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 Sunstone and Turquoise chemical formula.

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Sunstone and Turquoise Specific Gravity

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

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