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Turquoise and Enstatite Physical Properties


Enstatite and Turquoise Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90  
3.20-3.25  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A  
Good/distinct on [210]  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
5.5  

Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O  
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Turquoise and Enstatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Enstatite 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 Enstatite chemical formula.

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Turquoise and Enstatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Enstatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Enstatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 3.20-3.25 whereas that of Enstatite is 3.20-3.25.

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