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Chalcedony and Turquoise Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
2.30-2.90
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
Good to perfect_usually N/A
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Chalcedony and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony and Turquoise chemical formula.

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

Chalcedony and Turquoise Specific Gravity

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

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