Zircon and Turquoise Physical Properties

Zircon

Turquoise

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.93-4.73

2.30-2.90

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{110} and {111}

Good to perfect_usually N/A

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5

5-6

1.8 Chemical Composition

ZrSiO₄

CuAl₆(PO₄)₄(OH)₈ • 4H₂O

Zircon and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon and Turquoise 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 Zircon and Turquoise chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO₄
Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl₆(PO₄)₄(OH)₈ • 4H₂O

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Zircon and Turquoise Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zircon and Turquoise Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zircon and Turquoise Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zircon is 2.30-2.90 whereas that of Turquoise is 2.30-2.90.