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Turquoise and Charlesite Physical Properties


Charlesite and Turquoise Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90   
1.79   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   
Irregular/uneven, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A   
Perfect on {10bar10}   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O   
Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)   

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Turquoise and Charlesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Turquoise and Charlesite 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 Charlesite chemical formula.

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Turquoise and Charlesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Charlesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Charlesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 1.79 whereas that of Charlesite is 1.79.

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