Matrix Opal and Turquoise Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
1.98-2.50
  
2.30-2.90
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Good to perfect_usually N/A
  
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5
  
5-6
  
Chemical Composition
Not Available
  
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
  
Matrix Opal and Turquoise Chemical Formula
While comparing Matrix Opal 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 Matrix Opal and Turquoise chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
Matrix Opal and Turquoise Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Matrix Opal and Turquoise Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Matrix Opal and Turquoise Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Matrix Opal is 2.30-2.90 whereas that of Turquoise is 2.30-2.90.