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Turquoise and Tanzanite 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
Hard
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.30-2.903.35
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-66.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Turquoise and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Tanzanite 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 Tanzanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
  • Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Turquoise and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Tanzanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Tanzanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 3.35 whereas that of Tanzanite is 3.35.