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Diamond and Turquoise Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.50-3.53
2.30-2.90
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
111 (perfect in four directions)
Good to perfect_usually N/A
1.7 Mohs Hardness
10
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
C
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Diamond and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond 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 Diamond and Turquoise chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Diamond- C
  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Diamond and Turquoise Specific Gravity

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

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