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Turquoise and Chlorapatite Physical Properties


Chlorapatite and Turquoise Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
Soluble   
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90   
3.17-3.18   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
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Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A   
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Mohs Hardness
5-6   
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Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O   
Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Turquoise and Chlorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Chlorapatite 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 Chlorapatite chemical formula.

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Turquoise and Chlorapatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Chlorapatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Chlorapatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 3.17-3.18 whereas that of Chlorapatite is 3.17-3.18.

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