
Chemical Formula: CuAl/6(Po/4)/4(OH)/8.4H/2O
Color : ,Blue,Green,Multicolored
Hardness : 5 - 6
Crystal system : Triclinic
Refractive index : 1.61-1.65
SG : 2.6 - 2.8
Transparency : Opaque
Double Refraction: .04
Luster : Waxy
Cleavage : None
Mineral Class : Turquoi
Sources:
Traditional sources included Iran, Israel, Egypt, and american southwest, today turquoise is mined chiefly Iran, Afghanistan, china, Australia, Chilem mexico, etc
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