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Turquoise and Moissanite Physical Properties


Moissanite and Turquoise Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
none   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90   
3.17-3.24   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle   

Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A   
(0001) indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
9-9.5   

Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O   
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Turquoise and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Moissanite 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 Moissanite chemical formula.

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Turquoise and Moissanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Moissanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Moissanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 3.17-3.24 whereas that of Moissanite is 3.17-3.24.

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