Carletonite and Turquoise Physical Properties

Carletonite

Turquoise

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.452.30-2.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {001}, good on {110}

Good to perfect_usually N/A

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-4.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

CuAl₆(PO₄)₄(OH)₈ • 4H₂O

Carletonite and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Carletonite 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 Carletonite and Turquoise chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Carletonite- KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl₆(PO₄)₄(OH)₈ • 4H₂O

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Carletonite and Turquoise Specific Gravity

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