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Turquoise and Tourmaline Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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Soluble
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2.30-2.90
Conchoidal
Good to perfect_usually N/A
5-6
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
 
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2.85-3.35
Uneven, Conchoidal
Indistinct
7-7.5
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas. See The chemical formula of Tourmaline for details.

Turquoise and Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Tourmaline 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 Tourmaline chemical formula.

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Turquoise and Tourmaline Specific Gravity

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