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Turquoise and Herderite Physical Properties


Herderite and Turquoise Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90   
2.90-3.02   

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

Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A   
Indistinct on {110}   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O   
CaBePO 4(F,OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Turquoise and Herderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Herderite 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 Herderite chemical formula.

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Turquoise and Herderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Herderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Herderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 2.90-3.02 whereas that of Herderite is 2.90-3.02.

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