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Turquoise and Ajoite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Decomposed by acids
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90
2.96
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
Perfect on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)

Turquoise and Ajoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Ajoite 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 Ajoite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
  • Chemical formula of Ajoite- (K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)

Turquoise and Ajoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Ajoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Ajoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 2.96 whereas that of Ajoite is 2.96.

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