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Zircon and Turquoise Physical Properties


Turquoise and Zircon Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
insoluble   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.93-4.73   
2.30-2.90   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
{110} and {111}   
Good to perfect_usually N/A   

Mohs Hardness
7.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4   
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O   

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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.

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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.

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