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Turquoise and Variscite Physical Properties


Variscite and Turquoise Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90  
2.42-2.58  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A  
[010] perfect  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
4-5  

Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O  
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)  

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Turquoise and Variscite Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Variscite 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 Variscite chemical formula.

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Turquoise and Variscite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Variscite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Variscite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 2.42-2.58 whereas that of Variscite is 2.42-2.58.

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