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Turquoise and Cymophane Physical Properties

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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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90
3.69-3.81
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Turquoise and Cymophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Cymophane 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 Cymophane chemical formula.

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

Turquoise and Cymophane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Cymophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Cymophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Cymophane is 3.69-3.81.