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Turquoise and Chromite Physical Properties


Chromite and Turquoise Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90   
4.5-4.8   

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

Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A   
None, parting may develop along {111}   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
5.5   

Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O   
Fe++Cr2O4   

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Turquoise and Chromite Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Chromite 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 Chromite chemical formula.

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Turquoise and Chromite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Chromite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Chromite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 4.5-4.8 whereas that of Chromite is 4.5-4.8.

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