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Turquoise and Golden Beryl Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90
2.6-2.8
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
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1.6 Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
3,1 basal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
7.5-8.0
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
Be3Al2SiO6

Turquoise and Golden Beryl Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Golden Beryl 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 Golden Beryl chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
  • Chemical formula of Golden Beryl- Be3Al2SiO6

Turquoise and Golden Beryl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Golden Beryl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Golden Beryl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 2.6-2.8 whereas that of Golden Beryl is 2.6-2.8.