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Azurite and Bixbite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
Brittle
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3.70-3.90
Conchoidal
Perfect on {011}, fair on {100}, poor on {110}
3.5-4
Cu 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
 
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-9999
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Indiscernible
7.5
Be3Al2(SiO3)6

Azurite and Bixbite Chemical Formula

While comparing Azurite and Bixbite 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 Bixbite chemical formula.

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Azurite and Bixbite Specific Gravity

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