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Tektite and Turquoise Physical Properties


Turquoise and Tektite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Soluble   

Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.34-2.51   
2.30-2.90   

Fracture
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Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
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Good to perfect_usually N/A   

Mohs Hardness
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5-6   

Chemical Composition
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CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O   

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Tektite and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Tektite 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 Tektite and Turquoise chemical formula.

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Tektite and Turquoise Specific Gravity

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

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