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Tugtupite and Turquoise Physical Properties


Turquoise and Tugtupite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.30-2.60   
2.30-2.90   

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

Cleavage
{111} Imperfect   
Good to perfect_usually N/A   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Na 4AlBeSi 4O 12ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O   

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Tugtupite and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Tugtupite 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 Tugtupite and Turquoise chemical formula.

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Tugtupite and Turquoise Specific Gravity

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

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