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Azurite and Austinite Physical Properties


Austinite and Azurite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.70-3.90  
4.12  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect on {011}, fair on {100}, poor on {110}  
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
4-4.5  

Chemical Composition
Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)  

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Azurite and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Azurite and Austinite 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 Austinite chemical formula.

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Azurite and Austinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Azurite and Austinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Azurite and Austinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Azurite is 4.12 whereas that of Austinite is 4.12.

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