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Variscite and Turquoise Physical Properties


Turquoise and Variscite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.42-2.58   
2.30-2.90   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
[010] perfect   
Good to perfect_usually N/A   

Mohs Hardness
4-5   
5-6   

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

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Variscite and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite 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 Variscite and Turquoise chemical formula.

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Variscite and Turquoise Specific Gravity

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

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