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Turquoise and Bixbite Physical Properties


Bixbite and Turquoise Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90  
-9999  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
7.5  

Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O  
Be3Al2(SiO3)6  

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Turquoise and Bixbite Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Bixbite 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 Bixbite chemical formula.

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Turquoise and Bixbite Specific Gravity

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

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