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Turquoise and Sylvite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90
1.993
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
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Turquoise and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.