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Turquoise and Rosasite Physical Properties


Rosasite and Turquoise Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Effervesces in cold   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90   
4-4.2   

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

Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A   
Perfect on {100} and {010}   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
4   

Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O   
Not Available   

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Turquoise and Rosasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Rosasite 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 Rosasite chemical formula.

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Turquoise and Rosasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Rosasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Rosasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 4-4.2 whereas that of Rosasite is 4-4.2.

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