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Turquoise and Gahnospinel Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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Soluble
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2.30-2.90
Conchoidal
Good to perfect_usually N/A
5-6
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
 
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3.65-4.55
Conchoidal
None, but may exhibit slight parting
7.5-8
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Turquoise and Gahnospinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Gahnospinel 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 Gahnospinel chemical formula.

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Turquoise and Gahnospinel Specific Gravity

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