Spinel and Turquoise Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
none
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.64-3.66
  
2.30-2.90
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
  
Good to perfect_usually N/A
  
Mohs Hardness
8
  
5-6
  
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.