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Celestine and Turquoise Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.90-4.00
2.30-2.90
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
Good to perfect_usually N/A
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Celestine and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Celestine 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 Celestine and Turquoise chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Celestine and Turquoise Specific Gravity

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

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