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Turquoise and Poldervaartite Physical Properties


Poldervaartite and Turquoise Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90   
2.91   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A   
None   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O   
(Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)   

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Turquoise and Poldervaartite Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Poldervaartite 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 Poldervaartite chemical formula.

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Turquoise and Poldervaartite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Poldervaartite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Poldervaartite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 2.91 whereas that of Poldervaartite is 2.91.

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