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Turquoise and Spinel Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
none
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.30-2.903.64-3.66
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
None, but may exhibit slight parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-68
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
MgAl2O4

Turquoise and Spinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Spinel 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 Spinel chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
  • Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4

Turquoise and Spinel Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Spinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Spinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 3.64-3.66 whereas that of Spinel is 3.64-3.66.