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Turquoise and Shungite Physical Properties


Shungite 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  
None  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O  
C  

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Turquoise and Shungite Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Shungite 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 Shungite chemical formula.

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Turquoise and Shungite Specific Gravity

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

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