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Turquoise and Thulite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.30-2.903.1
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-66-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Turquoise and Thulite Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Thulite 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 Thulite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
  • Chemical formula of Thulite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Turquoise and Thulite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Thulite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Thulite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 3.1 whereas that of Thulite is 3.1.