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Turquoise and Amblygonite Physical Properties


Amblygonite and Turquoise Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90   
2.98-3.10   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A   
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
6   

Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O   
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references   

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Turquoise and Amblygonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Amblygonite 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 Amblygonite chemical formula.

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Turquoise and Amblygonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Amblygonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Amblygonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 2.98-3.10 whereas that of Amblygonite is 2.98-3.10.

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