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Turquoise and Erythrite Physical Properties


Erythrite and Turquoise Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Sectile   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90   
3.06   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).   

Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A   
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O   
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)   

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Turquoise and Erythrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Erythrite 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 Erythrite chemical formula.

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Turquoise and Erythrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Erythrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Erythrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 3.06 whereas that of Erythrite is 3.06.

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