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Ceylonite and Turquoise Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
none
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.63-3.9
2.30-2.90
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct
Good to perfect_usually N/A
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Ceylonite and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite and Turquoise chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Ceylonite and Turquoise Specific Gravity

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