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Turquoise and Scolecite Physical Properties


Scolecite and Turquoise Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90  
2.20-2.23  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Irregular/uneven, Uneven  

Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A  
Perfect on {110} and {1 1 0}  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O  
CaAl 2Si 3O 10 · 3H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Turquoise and Scolecite Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Scolecite 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 Scolecite chemical formula.

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Turquoise and Scolecite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Scolecite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Scolecite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 2.20-2.23 whereas that of Scolecite is 2.20-2.23.

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