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Turquoise and Sinhalite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.30-2.903.46-3.50
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-66-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
MgAlBO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Turquoise and Sinhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Sinhalite 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 Sinhalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
  • Chemical formula of Sinhalite- MgAlBO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Turquoise and Sinhalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Sinhalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Sinhalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 3.46-3.50 whereas that of Sinhalite is 3.46-3.50.