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Turquoise and Nickeline Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90
Not Available
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
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Turquoise and Nickeline Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Nickeline 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 Nickeline chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Nickeline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Nickeline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is Not Available whereas that of Nickeline is Not Available.