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Citrine and Turquoise Physical Properties


Turquoise and Citrine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
2.30-2.90   

Fracture
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
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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Citrine and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine 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 Citrine and Turquoise chemical formula.

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Citrine and Turquoise Specific Gravity

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

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