Sulfur and Turquoise Physical Properties

Sulfur

Turquoise

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.30-2.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

(e.g. graphite).

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect

Good to perfect_usually N/A

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

CuAl₆(PO₄)₄(OH)₈ • 4H₂O

Sulfur and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur 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 Sulfur and Turquoise chemical formula.

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

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Sulfur and Turquoise Specific Gravity

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