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Turquoise and Andesine Physical Properties


Andesine and Turquoise Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90   
2.65-2.69   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O   
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8   

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Turquoise and Andesine Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Andesine 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 Andesine chemical formula.

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Turquoise and Andesine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Andesine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Andesine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 2.65-2.69 whereas that of Andesine is 2.65-2.69.

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