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Turquoise and Austinite Physical Properties


Austinite and Turquoise Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90   
4.12   

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

Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A   
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
4-4.5   

Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O   
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)   

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Turquoise and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Austinite 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 Austinite chemical formula.

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Turquoise and Austinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Austinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Austinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 4.12 whereas that of Austinite is 4.12.

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