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Azurite and Andesine Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.70-3.902.65-2.69
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {011}, fair on {100}, poor on {110}
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-46-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Azurite and Andesine Chemical Formula

While comparing Azurite and Andesine 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 Andesine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Azurite- Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Azurite and Andesine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Azurite and Andesine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Azurite and Andesine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Azurite is 2.65-2.69 whereas that of Andesine is 2.65-2.69.