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Turquoise and Fluorite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90
3.00-3.25
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
4
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
CaF2

Turquoise and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Fluorite 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 Fluorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2

Turquoise and Fluorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.

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