Turquoise and Dioptase Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Soluble
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90
3.25-3.35
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
Perfect in three directions
Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Turquoise and Dioptase Chemical Formula
While comparing Turquoise and Dioptase 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 Dioptase chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
- Chemical formula of Dioptase- CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Turquoise and Dioptase Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Dioptase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Dioptase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 3.25-3.35 whereas that of Dioptase is 3.25-3.35.