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Turquoise and Apache Tear Physical Properties


Apache Tear and Turquoise Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90  
-9999  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A  
None  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O  
-  

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Turquoise and Apache Tear Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Apache Tear 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 Apache Tear chemical formula.

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Turquoise and Apache Tear Specific Gravity

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

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