Hematite and Turquoise Physical Properties

Hematite

Turquoise

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

5.00-5.302.30-2.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}

Good to perfect_usually N/A

1.7 Mohs Hardness

65-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

CuAl₆(PO₄)₄(OH)₈ • 4H₂O

Hematite and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Hematite 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 Hematite and Turquoise chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl₆(PO₄)₄(OH)₈ • 4H₂O

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Hematite and Turquoise Specific Gravity

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