Home
Gemstones


Turquoise and Dioptase Physical Properties


Dioptase and Turquoise Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90  
3.25-3.35  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A  
Perfect in three directions  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
5  

Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O  
CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

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.

Compare Semi Precious Gemstones

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.

Semi Precious Gemstones

Semi Precious Gemstones


Compare Semi Precious Gemstones