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Turquoise and Baryte Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Soluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.30-2.904.3-5
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Irregular/uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-63-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
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Turquoise and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Baryte 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 Baryte chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
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Turquoise and Baryte Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Baryte Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Baryte Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 4.3-5 whereas that of Baryte is 4.3-5.