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Turquoise and Selenite Physical Properties


Selenite and Turquoise Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90  
-9999  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
2  

Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O  
CaSO4·2H2O  

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Turquoise and Selenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Selenite 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 Selenite chemical formula.

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Turquoise and Selenite Specific Gravity

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

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