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Azurite and Anorthoclase Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.70-3.90
2.56-2.62
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {011}, fair on {100}, poor on {110}
From the Greek for oblique and fracture, descriptive of the cleavage
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Azurite and Anorthoclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Azurite and Anorthoclase 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 Anorthoclase 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 Anorthoclase- (Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Azurite and Anorthoclase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Azurite and Anorthoclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Azurite and Anorthoclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Azurite is 2.56-2.62 whereas that of Anorthoclase is 2.56-2.62.