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Turquoise and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties


Pyrophyllite and Turquoise Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90  
2.65-2.90  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A  
{001} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O  
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Turquoise and Pyrophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Pyrophyllite 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 Pyrophyllite chemical formula.

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Turquoise and Pyrophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Pyrophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Pyrophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 2.65-2.90 whereas that of Pyrophyllite is 2.65-2.90.

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