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Corundum and Turquoise Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.90-4.052.30-2.90
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Difficult, Fibrous
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None – parting in 3 directions
Good to perfect_usually N/A
1.7 Mohs Hardness
95-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Corundum and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Corundum 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 Corundum and Turquoise chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Corundum- Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Corundum and Turquoise Specific Gravity

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