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Turquoise and Boleite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90
5.05
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
[001] perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Turquoise and Boleite Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Boleite 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 Boleite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
  • Chemical formula of Boleite- Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Turquoise and Boleite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Boleite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Boleite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 5.05 whereas that of Boleite is 5.05.