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Turquoise and Pectolite Physical Properties


Pectolite and Turquoise Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90  
2.74-2.90  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Splintery  

Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A  
Perfect on {100} and {001}  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O  
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Turquoise and Pectolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Pectolite 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 Pectolite chemical formula.

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Turquoise and Pectolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Pectolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Pectolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 2.74-2.90 whereas that of Pectolite is 2.74-2.90.

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