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Chrysoprase and Turquoise Physical Properties


Turquoise and Chrysoprase Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64   
2.30-2.90   

Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
None   
Good to perfect_usually N/A   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )   
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O   

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Chrysoprase and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoprase 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 Chrysoprase and Turquoise chemical formula.

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Chrysoprase and Turquoise Specific Gravity

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

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