Turquoise and Manganaxinite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
Soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
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Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90
  
3.314
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
Uneven
  
Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
6.5-7
  
Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
  
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Turquoise and Manganaxinite Chemical Formula
While comparing Turquoise and Manganaxinite 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 Manganaxinite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
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Turquoise and Manganaxinite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Manganaxinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Manganaxinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 3.314 whereas that of Manganaxinite is 3.314.