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Wavellite and Turquoise Physical Properties


Turquoise and Wavellite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
insoluble  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.36  
2.30-2.90  

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Fibrous  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct  
Good to perfect_usually N/A  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O  

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Wavellite and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Wavellite 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 Wavellite and Turquoise chemical formula.

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Wavellite and Turquoise Specific Gravity

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

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