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Moissanite and Turquoise Physical Properties


Turquoise and Moissanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
none   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.17-3.24   
2.30-2.90   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
(0001) indistinct   
Good to perfect_usually N/A   

Mohs Hardness
9-9.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O   

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Moissanite and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Moissanite 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 Moissanite and Turquoise chemical formula.

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Moissanite and Turquoise Specific Gravity

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

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