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Turquoise and Friedelite Physical Properties


Friedelite and Turquoise Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90  
3.06-3.19  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A  
{010} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
4-5  

Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O  
Mn 8Si 6O 15(OH,Cl) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Turquoise and Friedelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Friedelite 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 Friedelite chemical formula.

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Turquoise and Friedelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Friedelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Friedelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 3.06-3.19 whereas that of Friedelite is 3.06-3.19.

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