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Turquoise and Ammolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90
2.75-2.80
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Granular
1.6 Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
no true cleavage
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
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1.8 Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
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Turquoise and Ammolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Ammolite 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 Ammolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
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Turquoise and Ammolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Ammolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Ammolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 2.75-2.80 whereas that of Ammolite is 2.75-2.80.

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