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Turquoise and Anatase Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90
3.82-3.97
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
Perfect on [001] and [011]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
5.5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Turquoise and Anatase Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Anatase 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 Anatase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
  • Chemical formula of Anatase- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Turquoise and Anatase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Anatase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Anatase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 3.82-3.97 whereas that of Anatase is 3.82-3.97.

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