Turquoise and Riesling Beryl Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90
  
2.66-2.86
  
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
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
7.5-8
  
Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
  
Al 2Be 3Si 6O 18Martin H.
  
Turquoise and Riesling Beryl Chemical Formula
While comparing Turquoise and Riesling 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 Riesling Beryl chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
- Chemical formula of Riesling Beryl- Al 2Be 3Si 6O 18Martin H.
Turquoise and Riesling Beryl Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Riesling Beryl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Riesling Beryl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 2.66-2.86 whereas that of Riesling Beryl is 2.66-2.86.