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Turquoise and Plumbogummite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90
4.014
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
4-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
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Turquoise and Plumbogummite Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Plumbogummite 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 Plumbogummite chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Plumbogummite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Plumbogummite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 4.014 whereas that of Plumbogummite is 4.014.