Morganite and Turquoise Physical Properties

Morganite

Turquoise

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.71-2.90

2.30-2.90

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

3,1 basal

Good to perfect_usually N/A

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-8

5-6

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

CuAl₆(PO₄)₄(OH)₈ • 4H₂O

Morganite and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Morganite 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 Morganite and Turquoise chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Morganite- Be₃Al₂SiO₆
Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl₆(PO₄)₄(OH)₈ • 4H₂O

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Morganite and Turquoise Specific Gravity

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