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Turquoise and Ulexite 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
2.30-2.90
1.65-1.99
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
UnevenAnthony et al, Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
{010} Perfect, {110} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
2-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
NaCaB 5O 6(OH) 6 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Turquoise and Ulexite Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Ulexite 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 Ulexite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
  • Chemical formula of Ulexite- NaCaB 5O 6(OH) 6 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Turquoise and Ulexite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Ulexite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Ulexite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 1.65-1.99 whereas that of Ulexite is 1.65-1.99.