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Turquoise and Lazulite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90
3.04-3.17
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references

Turquoise and Lazulite Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Lazulite 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 Lazulite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
  • Chemical formula of Lazulite- (Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references

Turquoise and Lazulite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Lazulite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Lazulite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 3.04-3.17 whereas that of Lazulite is 3.04-3.17.

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