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Turquoise and Baddeleyite Physical Properties


Baddeleyite and Turquoise Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90  
5.5-6.0  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A  
{001} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
6.5  

Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O  
ZrO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Turquoise and Baddeleyite Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Baddeleyite 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 Baddeleyite chemical formula.

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Turquoise and Baddeleyite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Baddeleyite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Baddeleyite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 5.5-6.0 whereas that of Baddeleyite is 5.5-6.0.

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