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Aquamarine and Turquoise Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Not Available
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.66-2.80
2.30-2.90
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
3,1 basal
Good to perfect_usually N/A
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Aquamarine and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Aquamarine 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 Aquamarine and Turquoise chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Aquamarine- Be3Al2SiO6
  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Aquamarine and Turquoise Specific Gravity

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

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