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Turquoise and Kutnohorite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90
3.12
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
Perfect on {10 1 1}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
3-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
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Turquoise and Kutnohorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Kutnohorite 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 Kutnohorite chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Kutnohorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Kutnohorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 3.12 whereas that of Kutnohorite is 3.12.