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Turquoise and Painite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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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
4.00-4.03
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
CaZrBAl 9O 18Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Turquoise and Painite Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Painite 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 Painite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
  • Chemical formula of Painite- CaZrBAl 9O 18Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Turquoise and Painite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Painite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Painite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 4.00-4.03 whereas that of Painite is 4.00-4.03.