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Alexandrite and Turquoise Physical Properties


Turquoise and Alexandrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Soluble   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81   
2.30-2.90   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
1,1 ; 3,2.   
Good to perfect_usually N/A   

Mohs Hardness
8.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4   
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O   

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Alexandrite and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Alexandrite 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 Alexandrite and Turquoise chemical formula.

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Alexandrite and Turquoise Specific Gravity

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

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