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Turquoise and Prehnite Physical Properties


Prehnite and Turquoise Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90   
2.80-2.95   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
Uneven, Yellow, White, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A   
Distinct on [001]   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O   
Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)   

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Turquoise and Prehnite Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Prehnite 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 Prehnite chemical formula.

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Turquoise and Prehnite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Prehnite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Prehnite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 2.80-2.95 whereas that of Prehnite is 2.80-2.95.

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