Ammolite and Azurite Physical Properties

Ammolite

Azurite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.75-2.803.70-3.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Granular

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

no true cleavage

Perfect on {011}, fair on {100}, poor on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

43.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Ammolite and Azurite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ammolite 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 Ammolite and Azurite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Azurite- Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Ammolite and Azurite Specific Gravity

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