Turquoise and Carletonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90
2.45
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
Perfect on {001}, good on {110}
Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Turquoise and Carletonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Turquoise and Carletonite 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 Carletonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
- Chemical formula of Carletonite- KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Turquoise and Carletonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Carletonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Carletonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 2.45 whereas that of Carletonite is 2.45.