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Chrysoberyl and Turquoise Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81
2.30-2.90
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
Good to perfect_usually N/A
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8.5
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Chrysoberyl and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl and Turquoise chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl 2 O 4
  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Chrysoberyl and Turquoise Specific Gravity

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