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Turquoise and Corundum Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.30-2.903.90-4.05
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Difficult, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
None – parting in 3 directions
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-69
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Turquoise and Corundum Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Corundum 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 Corundum chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
  • Chemical formula of Corundum- Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Turquoise and Corundum Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Corundum Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Corundum Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 3.90-4.05 whereas that of Corundum is 3.90-4.05.