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Turquoise and Tavorite Physical Properties


Tavorite and Turquoise Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90  
3.32  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A  
{???} Distinct, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O  
LiFe3+ (PO 4)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Turquoise and Tavorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Tavorite 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 Tavorite chemical formula.

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Turquoise and Tavorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Tavorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Tavorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 3.32 whereas that of Tavorite is 3.32.

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