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Turquoise and Clinochlore Physical Properties


Clinochlore and Turquoise Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90   
2.60-3.02   

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

Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A   
{001} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
2-2.5   

Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O   
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Turquoise and Clinochlore Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Clinochlore 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 Clinochlore chemical formula.

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Turquoise and Clinochlore Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Clinochlore Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Clinochlore Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 2.60-3.02 whereas that of Clinochlore is 2.60-3.02.

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