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Turquoise and Moonstone Physical Properties


Moonstone and Turquoise Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90  
2.56-2.60  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A  
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O  
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8  

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Turquoise and Moonstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Moonstone 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 Moonstone chemical formula.

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Turquoise and Moonstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Moonstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Moonstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 2.56-2.60 whereas that of Moonstone is 2.56-2.60.

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