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Amber and Azurite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.05-1.103.70-3.90
Achroite
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect on {011}, fair on {100}, poor on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.53.5-4
Adamite
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]
Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Amber and Azurite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amber 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 Amber and Azurite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]
  • Chemical formula of Azurite- Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Amber and Azurite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amber and Azurite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amber and Azurite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amber is 3.70-3.90 whereas that of Azurite is 3.70-3.90.