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Turquoise and Sapphire Physical Properties


Sapphire and Turquoise Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90   
3.95-4.03   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A   
None, but may exhibit parting   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
9   

Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O   
Al 2 O 3   

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Turquoise and Sapphire Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Sapphire 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 Sapphire chemical formula.

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Turquoise and Sapphire Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Sapphire Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Sapphire Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 3.95-4.03 whereas that of Sapphire is 3.95-4.03.

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