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Turquoise and Taaffeite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90
3.60-3.61
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
Imperfect/fair/absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
8-8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Turquoise and Taaffeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Taaffeite 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 Taaffeite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
  • Chemical formula of Taaffeite- Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Turquoise and Taaffeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Taaffeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Taaffeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 3.60-3.61 whereas that of Taaffeite is 3.60-3.61.