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Turquoise and Pleonaste Physical Properties


Pleonaste and Turquoise Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90   
3.80   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
8   

Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O   
(Mg,Fe)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Turquoise and Pleonaste Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Pleonaste 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 Pleonaste chemical formula.

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Turquoise and Pleonaste Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Pleonaste Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Pleonaste Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 3.80 whereas that of Pleonaste is 3.80.

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