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Turquoise and Ammolite Physical Properties


Ammolite 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   
2.75-2.80   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
Uneven, Granular   

Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A   
no true cleavage   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
4   

Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O   
Not Available   

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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.

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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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