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Amethyst and Turquoise Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
insoluble in common solvents
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.652.30-2.90
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Indiscernible
Good to perfect_usually N/A
1.7 Mohs Hardness
75-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Amethyst and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Amethyst 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 Amethyst and Turquoise chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Amethyst and Turquoise Specific Gravity

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