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Emerald and Turquoise Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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Hard
2.67-2.78
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Imperfect on the [0001]
7.5-8
Be3Al2SiO6
 
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Soluble
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2.30-2.90
Conchoidal
Good to perfect_usually N/A
5-6
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Emerald and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Emerald 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 Emerald and Turquoise chemical formula.

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Emerald and Turquoise Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Emerald and Turquoise Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Emerald Vs Turquoise during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Emerald is whereas that of Turquoise is .