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Turquoise and Childrenite Physical Properties


Childrenite and Turquoise Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90   
3.06-3.25   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Uneven   

Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A   
Poor/indistinct on {100}   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
4.5-5   

Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O   
(Fe,Mn)AlPO 4(OH) 2 -H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Turquoise and Childrenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Childrenite 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 Childrenite chemical formula.

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Turquoise and Childrenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Childrenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Childrenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 3.06-3.25 whereas that of Childrenite is 3.06-3.25.

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