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Turquoise and Axinite Physical Properties


Axinite and Turquoise Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90  
3.26-3.36  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A  
Good on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O  
(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references  

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Turquoise and Axinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Axinite 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 Axinite chemical formula.

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Turquoise and Axinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Axinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Axinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 3.26-3.36 whereas that of Axinite is 3.26-3.36.

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