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Kunzite and Turquoise Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Not Available
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
2.30-2.90
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
Good to perfect_usually N/A
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Kunzite and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite 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 Kunzite and Turquoise chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Kunzite and Turquoise Specific Gravity

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