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Weloganite and Turquoise Physical Properties


Turquoise and Weloganite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.20-3.22   
2.30-2.90   

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

Cleavage
Perfect on pseudo {0001}   
Good to perfect_usually N/A   

Mohs Hardness
3   
5-6   

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

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Weloganite and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Weloganite 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 Weloganite and Turquoise chemical formula.

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Weloganite and Turquoise Specific Gravity

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

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