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Turquoise and Wernerite Physical Properties


Wernerite and Turquoise Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90  
2.50-2.80  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O  
Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Turquoise and Wernerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Wernerite 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 Wernerite chemical formula.

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Turquoise and Wernerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Wernerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Wernerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 2.50-2.80 whereas that of Wernerite is 2.50-2.80.

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