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Gypsum and Turquoise Physical Properties


Turquoise and Gypsum Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Flexible   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.20-2.40   
2.30-2.90   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, Fibrous, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}   
Good to perfect_usually N/A   

Mohs Hardness
2   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O   

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Gypsum and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Gypsum 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 Gypsum and Turquoise chemical formula.

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Gypsum and Turquoise Specific Gravity

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

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