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Vlasovite and Turquoise Physical Properties


Turquoise and Vlasovite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO3   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.97   
2.30-2.90   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
Distinct on {010}   
Good to perfect_usually N/A   

Mohs Hardness
6   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O   

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Vlasovite and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite and Turquoise chemical formula.

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Vlasovite and Turquoise Specific Gravity

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

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