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Turquoise and Parisite Physical Properties

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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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90
4.33-4.42
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
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1.6 Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
Ca(Nd,Ce,La) 2(CO 3) 3F 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Turquoise and Parisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Parisite 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 Parisite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
  • Chemical formula of Parisite- Ca(Nd,Ce,La) 2(CO 3) 3F 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Turquoise and Parisite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Parisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Parisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 4.33-4.42 whereas that of Parisite is 4.33-4.42.