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Turquoise and Weloganite Physical Properties

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
3.20-3.22
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
Perfect on pseudo {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
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1.8 Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
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Turquoise and Weloganite Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Weloganite 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 Weloganite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
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Turquoise and Weloganite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Weloganite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Weloganite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 3.20-3.22 whereas that of Weloganite is 3.20-3.22.