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Turquoise and Diamond Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90
3.50-3.53
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
111 (perfect in four directions)
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
C

Turquoise and Diamond Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Diamond 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 Diamond chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
  • Chemical formula of Diamond- C

Turquoise and Diamond Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Diamond Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Diamond Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 3.50-3.53 whereas that of Diamond is 3.50-3.53.

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