Topaz and Turquoise Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.49-3.57
  
2.30-2.90
  
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
Cleavage
[001] Perfect
  
Good to perfect_usually N/A
  
Mohs Hardness
8
  
5-6
  
Chemical Composition
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
  
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
  
Topaz and Turquoise Chemical Formula
While comparing Topaz 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 Topaz and Turquoise chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
- Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
Topaz and Turquoise Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Topaz and Turquoise Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Topaz and Turquoise Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Topaz is 2.30-2.90 whereas that of Turquoise is 2.30-2.90.