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Spinel and Turquoise Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
none
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.64-3.66
2.30-2.90
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
Good to perfect_usually N/A
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
MgAl2O4
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Spinel and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Spinel 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 Spinel and Turquoise chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4
  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Spinel and Turquoise Specific Gravity

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

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