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Moldavite and Turquoise Physical Properties


Turquoise and Moldavite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.32-2.38  
2.30-2.90  

Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Good to perfect_usually N/A  

Mohs Hardness
5.5  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O  

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Moldavite and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Moldavite 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 Moldavite and Turquoise chemical formula.

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Moldavite and Turquoise Specific Gravity

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

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