Amazonite and Azurite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57
3.70-3.90
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
Perfect on {011}, fair on {100}, poor on {110}
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
3.5-4
Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Amazonite and Azurite Chemical Formula
While comparing Amazonite and Azurite 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 Amazonite and Azurite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
- Chemical formula of Azurite- Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Amazonite and Azurite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Azurite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Azurite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 3.70-3.90 whereas that of Azurite is 3.70-3.90.