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Turquoise and Topaz Physical Properties

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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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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90
3.49-3.57
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
[001] Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
8
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2

Turquoise and Topaz Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Topaz 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 Topaz chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
  • Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2

Turquoise and Topaz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Topaz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Topaz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 3.49-3.57 whereas that of Topaz is 3.49-3.57.

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