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Turquoise and Pyroxmangite Physical Properties


Pyroxmangite 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   
3.76-3.77   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A   
{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O   
(Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Turquoise and Pyroxmangite Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Pyroxmangite 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 Pyroxmangite chemical formula.

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Turquoise and Pyroxmangite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Pyroxmangite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Pyroxmangite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 3.76-3.77 whereas that of Pyroxmangite is 3.76-3.77.

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