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Turquoise and Carnallite 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
2.30-2.901.6
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Violet, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-62.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
KMgCl3•6(H2O)

Turquoise and Carnallite Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Carnallite 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 Carnallite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
  • Chemical formula of Carnallite- KMgCl3•6(H2O)

Turquoise and Carnallite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Carnallite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Carnallite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 1.6 whereas that of Carnallite is 1.6.