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Turquoise and Stolzite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90
2
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal, Uneven, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
2.5-3
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
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Turquoise and Stolzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Stolzite 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 Stolzite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
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Turquoise and Stolzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Stolzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Stolzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 2 whereas that of Stolzite is 2.