Azurite and Alabaster Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
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Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.70-3.90
2.30
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Not Available
Cleavage
Perfect on {011}, fair on {100}, poor on {110}
Not Available
Chemical Composition
Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Azurite and Alabaster Chemical Formula
While comparing Azurite and Alabaster 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 Azurite and Alabaster chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Azurite- Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Alabaster- CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Azurite and Alabaster Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Azurite and Alabaster Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Azurite and Alabaster Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Azurite is 2.30 whereas that of Alabaster is 2.30.