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Turquoise and Jet Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90
1.19-1.35
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
2.5-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
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Turquoise and Jet Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Jet 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 Jet chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
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Turquoise and Jet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Jet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Jet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 1.19-1.35 whereas that of Jet is 1.19-1.35.