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Turquoise and Fluorite Physical Properties


Fluorite and Turquoise Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90  
3.00-3.25  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A  
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
4  

Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O  
CaF2  

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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.

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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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