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Turquoise and Scorodite Physical Properties


Scorodite 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   
Not Available   

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

Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A   
{201} Imperfect, {100} Poor, {001} Poor   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
3.5-4   

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

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Turquoise and Scorodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Scorodite 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 Scorodite chemical formula.

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Turquoise and Scorodite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Scorodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Scorodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is Not Available whereas that of Scorodite is Not Available.

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