Turquoise and Gypsum Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Flexible
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90
  
2.20-2.40
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
Conchoidal, Splintery, Fibrous, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
  
Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
2
  
Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
  
CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Turquoise and Gypsum Chemical Formula
While comparing Turquoise and Gypsum 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 Gypsum chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
- Chemical formula of Gypsum- CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Turquoise and Gypsum Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Gypsum Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Gypsum Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 2.20-2.40 whereas that of Gypsum is 2.20-2.40.