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Tavorite and Turquoise Physical Properties


Turquoise and Tavorite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.32  
2.30-2.90  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O  

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Tavorite and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Tavorite 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 Tavorite and Turquoise chemical formula.

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Tavorite and Turquoise Specific Gravity

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

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