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Turquoise and Agalmatolite Physical Properties


Agalmatolite and Turquoise Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
Soluble   
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90   
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Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
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Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A   
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Mohs Hardness
5-6   
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Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O   
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Turquoise and Agalmatolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Agalmatolite 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 Turquoise and Agalmatolite chemical formula.

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Turquoise and Agalmatolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Agalmatolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Agalmatolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is Not Available whereas that of Agalmatolite is Not Available.

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