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Sapphire and Turquoise Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.95-4.032.30-2.90
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit parting
Good to perfect_usually N/A
1.7 Mohs Hardness
95-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Sapphire and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphire 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 Sapphire and Turquoise chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al 2 O 3
  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Sapphire and Turquoise Specific Gravity

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