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Gahnite and Turquoise Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.00-4.62
2.30-2.90
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct parting on [111]
Good to perfect_usually N/A
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Gahnite and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Gahnite 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 Gahnite and Turquoise chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gahnite- ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Gahnite and Turquoise Specific Gravity

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