Turquoise Group
Turquoise Group is a gemstone with the chemical formula CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8·4H2O. It has a Mohs hardness of 5 - 6 and waxy to vitreous luster.
Turquoise Group properties
| Type | Gemstone |
|---|---|
| Chemical formula | CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8·4H2O |
| Mohs hardness | 5 - 6 |
| Luster | Waxy to vitreous |
| Typical colors | Blue to green |
| Formation | Secondary mineral formed in arid environments through the weathering of copper-bearing minerals. |
| Rarity | 6 / 10 |
Mohs hardness 5–6 — fairly hard
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