Periclase and Turquoise Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.7-3.9
  
2.30-2.90
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
Cleavage
{001} perfect; {111} imperfect, may exhibit parting on , {011}
  
Good to perfect_usually N/A
  
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
  
5-6
  
Chemical Composition
MgOMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
  
Periclase and Turquoise Chemical Formula
While comparing Periclase 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 Periclase and Turquoise chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Periclase- MgOMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
Periclase and Turquoise Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Periclase and Turquoise Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Periclase and Turquoise Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Periclase is 2.30-2.90 whereas that of Turquoise is 2.30-2.90.