Gypsum and Turquoise 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
  
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.
- Chemical formula of Gypsum- CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
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.