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Turquoise and Gaylussite Physical Properties


Gaylussite and Turquoise Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
decomposes in water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90   
1.93-1.99   

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

Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A   
perfect [110]   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O   
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)   

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Turquoise and Gaylussite Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Gaylussite 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 Gaylussite chemical formula.

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Turquoise and Gaylussite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Gaylussite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Gaylussite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 1.93-1.99 whereas that of Gaylussite is 1.93-1.99.

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