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Turquoise and Chambersite Physical Properties


Chambersite and Turquoise Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90  
3.50  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A  
None  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
7  

Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O  
Mn 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Turquoise and Chambersite Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Chambersite 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 Chambersite chemical formula.

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Turquoise and Chambersite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Chambersite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Chambersite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 3.50 whereas that of Chambersite is 3.50.

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