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Caledonite and Turquoise Physical Properties


Turquoise and Caledonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.6-5.76  
2.30-2.90  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
[001] perfect; [100] distinct  
Good to perfect_usually N/A  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O  

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Caledonite and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Caledonite 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 Caledonite and Turquoise chemical formula.

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Caledonite and Turquoise Specific Gravity

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

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