Home
Gemstones


Sinhalite and Turquoise Physical Properties


Turquoise and Sinhalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.46-3.50  
2.30-2.90  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect  
Good to perfect_usually N/A  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
MgAlBO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O  

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Sinhalite and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Sinhalite 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 Sinhalite and Turquoise chemical formula.

Compare Yellow Gemstones

Sinhalite and Turquoise Specific Gravity

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

Yellow Gemstones

Yellow Gemstones


Compare Yellow Gemstones