Turquoise and Moldavite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90
2.32-2.38
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
Not Available
Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Turquoise and Moldavite Chemical Formula
While comparing Turquoise and Moldavite 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 Moldavite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
- Chemical formula of Moldavite- SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Turquoise and Moldavite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Moldavite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Moldavite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 2.32-2.38 whereas that of Moldavite is 2.32-2.38.