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Carnelian and Turquoise Physical Properties


Turquoise and Carnelian Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64   
2.30-2.90   

Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
Absent   
Good to perfect_usually N/A   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O   

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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.

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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.

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