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Turquoise and Sellaite Physical Properties


Sellaite and Turquoise Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90   
3.14-3.16   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle   

Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A   
Perfect on {010} and {110}   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O   
MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Turquoise and Sellaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Sellaite 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 Sellaite chemical formula.

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Turquoise and Sellaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Sellaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Sellaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 3.14-3.16 whereas that of Sellaite is 3.14-3.16.

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