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Turquoise and White Opal Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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Soluble
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2.30-2.90
Conchoidal
Good to perfect_usually N/A
5-6
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
 
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1.98-2.50
Conchoidal
None
5.5-6.5
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Turquoise and White Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and White Opal 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 White Opal chemical formula.

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Turquoise and White Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and White Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise Vs White Opal during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is whereas that of White Opal is .