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Turquoise and Chalcedony 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
2.30-2.90
2.55-2.70
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
1.6 Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
Absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
SiO2

Turquoise and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony chemical formula.

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

Turquoise and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.

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