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Umbalite and Turquoise Physical Properties


Turquoise and Umbalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.62-4.33   
2.30-2.90   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Good to perfect_usually N/A   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3 -Mn2+3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O   

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Umbalite and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Umbalite and Turquoise 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 Umbalite and Turquoise chemical formula.

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Umbalite and Turquoise Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Umbalite and Turquoise Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Umbalite and Turquoise Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Umbalite is 2.30-2.90 whereas that of Turquoise is 2.30-2.90.

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