Turquoise and Trinitite Physical Properties

Turquoise

Trinitite

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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

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.30-2.90Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

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1.6 Cleavage

Good to perfect_usually N/A

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-6Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CuAl₆(PO₄)₄(OH)₈ • 4H₂O

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Turquoise and Trinitite Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Trinitite 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 Trinitite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl₆(PO₄)₄(OH)₈ • 4H₂O

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Turquoise and Trinitite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Trinitite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Trinitite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is Not Available whereas that of Trinitite is Not Available.