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Tinaksite and Turquoise Physical Properties


Turquoise and Tinaksite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.82   
2.30-2.90   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
Perfect in one direction, indistinct in one direction   
Good to perfect_usually N/A   

Mohs Hardness
6   
5-6   

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

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Tinaksite and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Tinaksite 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 Tinaksite and Turquoise chemical formula.

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Tinaksite and Turquoise Specific Gravity

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

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