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Turquoise and Albite Physical Properties


Albite and Turquoise Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90  
2.60-2.65  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A  
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O  
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Turquoise and Albite Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Albite 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 Albite chemical formula.

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Turquoise and Albite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Albite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Albite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 2.60-2.65 whereas that of Albite is 2.60-2.65.

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