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Carnelian and Turquoise Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.642.30-2.90
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
Good to perfect_usually N/A
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-75-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Carnelian and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnelian 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 Carnelian and Turquoise chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Carnelian and Turquoise Specific Gravity

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