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Amethyst and Turquoise Physical Properties


Turquoise and Amethyst Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
insoluble in common solvents   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
2.30-2.90   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
Good to perfect_usually N/A   

Mohs Hardness
7   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O   

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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.

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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.

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