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Turquoise and Diamond Physical Properties


Diamond and Turquoise Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90   
3.50-3.53   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A   
111 (perfect in four directions)   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
10   

Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O   
C   

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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.

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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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