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Tsavorite and Turquoise Physical Properties


Turquoise and Tsavorite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.55-3.73  
2.30-2.90  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
Good to perfect_usually N/A  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
Ca3Al2(SiO4)3  
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O  

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Tsavorite and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Tsavorite 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 Tsavorite and Turquoise chemical formula.

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Tsavorite and Turquoise Specific Gravity

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

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