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Turquoise and Corundum Physical Properties


Corundum and Turquoise Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90   
3.90-4.05   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Difficult, Fibrous   

Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A   
None – parting in 3 directions   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
9   

Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O   
Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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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.

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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.

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