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Turquoise and Smithsonite Physical Properties


Smithsonite 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   
4.00-4.65   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A   
Perfect on [1011]   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O   
ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Turquoise and Smithsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Smithsonite 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 Smithsonite chemical formula.

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Turquoise and Smithsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Smithsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Smithsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 4.00-4.65 whereas that of Smithsonite is 4.00-4.65.

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