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Turquoise and Dumortierite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90
3.26-3.41
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
7-8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
AlAl6O3BSi3O18

Turquoise and Dumortierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Dumortierite 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 Dumortierite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
  • Chemical formula of Dumortierite- AlAl6O3BSi3O18

Turquoise and Dumortierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Dumortierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Dumortierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 3.26-3.41 whereas that of Dumortierite is 3.26-3.41.