Turquoise
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CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 · 4H2O
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Turquoise es un fosfato de cobre y aluminio hidratado apreciado como gema durante miles de años. Los mejores especímenes presentan un color azul cielo uniforme. Se forma en regiones áridas por la interacción de soluciones portadoras de cobre con rocas ricas en aluminio.
| Sistema Cristalino | Triclinic |
| Clase Mineral | 08 Phosphates, Arsenates, and Vanadates |
| Dureza Mohs | 5.0-6.0 |
| Gravedad Específica | 2.60-2.80 |
| Color | Sky blue, blue-green, green |
| Brillo | Waxy |
| Raya | White to pale green |
| Exfoliación | None |
| Fractura | Conchoidal |
| Transparencia | Translucent |
| Hábito Cristalino | Massive, nodular, veins |
Dureza Mohs
Mohs Hardness: 5,0 – 6,0
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Sistema Cristalino
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hardness of Turquoise?
Turquoise has a Mohs hardness of 5.0-6.0.
What crystal system does Turquoise belong to?
Turquoise crystallizes in the Triclinic crystal system.
What color is Turquoise?
Turquoise is typically Sky blue, blue-green, green.
What type of luster does Turquoise have?
Turquoise exhibits a Waxy luster.
What is the chemical formula of Turquoise?
The chemical formula of Turquoise is CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 · 4H2O.