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Turquoise and Girasol Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.30-2.901.98-2.50
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-65.5-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Turquoise and Girasol Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Girasol 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 Girasol chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
  • Chemical formula of Girasol- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Turquoise and Girasol Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Girasol Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Girasol Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 1.98-2.50 whereas that of Girasol is 1.98-2.50.