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Turquoise and Jeremejevite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90
3.28-3.31
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
None observed
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
6.5-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
Al 6B 5O 15(F,OH) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Turquoise and Jeremejevite Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Jeremejevite 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 Jeremejevite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
  • Chemical formula of Jeremejevite- Al 6B 5O 15(F,OH) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Turquoise and Jeremejevite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Jeremejevite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Jeremejevite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 3.28-3.31 whereas that of Jeremejevite is 3.28-3.31.

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