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Turquoise and Anthophyllite Physical Properties


Anthophyllite and Turquoise Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90  
2.9-3.5  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A  
{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
5.5-6  

Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O  
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Turquoise and Anthophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Anthophyllite 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 Anthophyllite chemical formula.

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Turquoise and Anthophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Anthophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Anthophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 2.9-3.5 whereas that of Anthophyllite is 2.9-3.5.

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