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Turquoise and Chalcedony Physical Properties


Chalcedony and Turquoise Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90   
2.55-2.70   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann   

Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A   
Absent   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O   
SiO2   

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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.

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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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