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Gahnospinel and Turquoise Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.65-4.55
2.30-2.90
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
Good to perfect_usually N/A
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Gahnospinel and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Gahnospinel 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 Gahnospinel and Turquoise chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gahnospinel- (Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Gahnospinel and Turquoise Specific Gravity

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

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