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Turquoise and Flint Physical Properties


Flint 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   
Not Available   

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

Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O   
Not Available   

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Turquoise and Flint Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Flint 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 Flint chemical formula.

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Turquoise and Flint Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Flint Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Flint Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is Not Available whereas that of Flint is Not Available.

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