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Turquoise and Coral Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90
2.60-2.70
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Irregular, Irregular, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
3-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Turquoise and Coral Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Coral 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 Turquoise and Coral chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
  • Chemical formula of Coral- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Turquoise and Coral Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Coral Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Coral Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 2.60-2.70 whereas that of Coral is 2.60-2.70.

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