Charlesite and Turquoise Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
1.79
  
2.30-2.90
  
Fracture
Irregular/uneven, Brittle, Metallic
  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {10bar10}
  
Good to perfect_usually N/A
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5
  
5-6
  
Chemical Composition
Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)
  
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
  
Charlesite and Turquoise Chemical Formula
While comparing Charlesite 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 Charlesite and Turquoise chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Charlesite- Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)
- Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
Charlesite and Turquoise Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Charlesite and Turquoise Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Charlesite and Turquoise Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Charlesite is 2.30-2.90 whereas that of Turquoise is 2.30-2.90.