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Turquoise and Dumortierite Physical Properties


Dumortierite and Turquoise Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90   
3.26-3.41   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A   
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
7-8.5   

Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O   
AlAl6O3BSi3O18   

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Turquoise and Dumortierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Dumortierite 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 Dumortierite chemical formula.

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Turquoise and Dumortierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Dumortierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Dumortierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 3.26-3.41 whereas that of Dumortierite is 3.26-3.41.

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