Turquoise and Calcite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Soluble
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90
2.67-2.73
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55
Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Turquoise and Calcite Chemical Formula
While comparing Turquoise and Calcite 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 Turquoise and Calcite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
- Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Turquoise and Calcite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Calcite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Calcite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 2.67-2.73 whereas that of Calcite is 2.67-2.73.